Muslim Countries Condemn Israeli Aggression Against Iran

Strategic Insights -

Senior diplomats from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have condemned Israel's actions against Iran, urging an immediate halt to the aggression. The OIC statement acknowledged the "urgent need to stop Israeli attacks" but avoided mentioning the United States' recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the US and Israel had crossed a "major red line" and vowed to respond through all necessary means. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, reiterated his country's strong condemnation of Israel's actions, stating that Tel Aviv has become a threat to the entire region and must be held accountable.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned Israeli aggression against Iran, urging an immediate halt to the attacks.
  • The OIC statement did not mention the United States' recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, focusing instead on Israel's actions.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, declared that the US and Israel had breached a "major red line" and vowed to respond through all necessary means.
  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, emphasized that Israel's actions have become a threat to the entire region and that Tel Aviv must be held accountable.
  • Dar reiterated Pakistan's strongest possible condemnation of Israel's unjustified and illegitimate aggression against Iran.
  • Pakistan offers its deepest condolences to the people of Iran for the loss of lives resulting from Israel's attacks on civilian areas.
  • Dar stated that Israel's actions have risked setting a dangerous precedent and pose a grave threat to the safety of populations in the region and around the globe.

Statistics:

  • 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) sees its role as protecting the interests of the Muslim world and increasing Muslim solidarity.
  • Iran's nuclear sites have been subject to recent US and Israeli bombardment.
  • Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, reiterated Iran's commitment to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
  • Pakistan has condemned Israel's actions in the strongest possible terms.

Sources:

  • Statement from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) after the Istanbul summit on Sunday.
  • Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, as reported by [Senior Iranian Diplomat Condemns US, Israel Strikes].
  • Syed Irfan Raza, reports on Islamabad, as mentioned in the source [Ishaq Dar Urges International Community to Hold Israel Accountable].
  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, as reported by [Ishaq Dar Urges International Community to Hold Israel Accountable].