Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Foreign ministers from across the region gathered for a consultative ministerial meeting hosted by Saudi Arabia to address Iranian aggressions against several regional countries.
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Key Highlights of the Meeting:
Jordanian Solidarity: Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reaffirmed Jordan’s absolute solidarity with GCC and Islamic nations facing Iranian attacks, supporting all measures taken to protect their security and sovereignty.
Condemnation of Attacks: The meeting condemned deliberate Iranian strikes using ballistic missiles and drones targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure.
Conditions for Future Ties: Participants emphasized that future relations with Iran depend on respect for state sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and an end to territorial aggression.
Demands for De-escalation: Iran was urged to immediately cease hostilities and respect international law and "good neighborliness" principles as a first step toward ending the escalation.
Israel & Lebanon: The meeting condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon and its expansionist policies in the region.
Official Communiqué Summary
The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and the UAE met on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Riyadh.
1. Condemnation of Targets:
The ministers denounced intentional Iranian attacks on GCC states, Jordan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. These attacks targeted oil facilities, desalination plants, airports, residential complexes, and diplomatic missions. The statement emphasized that these acts are "unjustifiable under any pretext."
2. Legal Right to Self-Defense:
The gathered nations asserted their right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
3. UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026):
The meeting stressed the necessity for Iran to comply with UNSC Resolution 2817 (2026), calling for:
An immediate halt to all attacks and provocative actions.
An end to the funding, arming, and support of militias within Arab states.
Cessation of threats aimed at obstructing international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab strait.
4. Support for Lebanon:
The ministers reaffirmed their support for Lebanon’s unity and the government’s decision to restrict arms to the state alone. They also condemned Israel’s ongoing aggression and regional expansionism.
5. Continued Coordination:
The participants resolved to continue intensive consultation to evaluate developments and take all necessary "legitimate measures" to ensure their security and halt "sinful Iranian aggressions" on their territories.
