TEHRAN – By issuing a joint statement, the foreign ministry of 21 Arab and Muslim countries has condemned Israel’s strike against Iran and urged the Zionist regime to refrain from targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and alleviating tensions in the region.
The statement was the result of Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti’s initiative following consultations with counterparts in countries such as Turkey, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Gambia, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouchi, Saudi Arabia, Samaria, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, and other countries. Libya, Egypt, Mauritania.
The joint statement expressed concern that escalation of tensions could threaten serious consequences on local safety and stability.
The Joint Statement emphasized the need to respect the sovereignty of the state, territorial integrity, and the principles of good neighbors, and called for peaceful conflict resolution.
The statement also called on Israel to refrain from targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities under the protection of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
It also emphasized the importance of clearing nuclear regions and other weapons of mass destruction in accordance with international decisions without selectivity, and urged them to participate in the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), a comprehensive set of bans on participation in nuclear weapons activities.
The statement emphasizes that only diplomacy can provide a path from conflict, adding that military action cannot resolve the current crisis.
Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of respecting freedom of voyage in international waterways in accordance with relevant international laws, and does not pose a threat to the safety of international voyages.
Global public criticism
People of all life held rallies in different countries and condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran, which led to the killing of many civilians, scientists, famous figures, and the finest military commanders.
In recent days, people from all walks of life have condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran, leading to the killing of many civilians, scientists, well-known figures, and top military commanders.
Latin America, Turkey, Slovenia, the UK, Pakistan, the US, Yemen, South Korea and India were among the countries that condemned Israeli invasion.
Cuban leader Miguel Diaz Canelle said in a statement X that he “strongly condemns Israel’s attacks on the Islamic Republic, denies tensions in the Middle East and endangers international and regional peace and security with unpredictable consequences.”
Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry has also condemned non-giatial, unjust and illegal attacks on Iran. Venezuela’s diplomatic services announced on its official Telegram channel:
The Nicaraguan government also denounced “Israel’s reckless attack on the people and government of Iran’s Islamic Republic” and illogical and dangerous military escalations.
The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also rejected “an escalation of ongoing violence in the Middle East” and has expressed deep concern. The Mexican government also suggested refraining from actions that could put civilian lives at risk.
In response to the Israeli attack, Brazil’s government firmly condemned Israel’s actions and expressed concern over Israeli airstrikes on Friday morning, announcing it as a clear violation of Iran’s sovereignty and international law.
Brazil urged both countries to exercise restraint and avoid military conflict. The Brazilian Workers’ Party (PT) has also condemned Israeli attacks on Iran.
In a statement, the Chilean Communist Party condemned Israeli attacks on Iran and expressed deep concern about targeting Iran’s housing construction and civilian nuclear infrastructure, which is a violation of international law.
“Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is trying to drag our region and the whole world into disaster with reckless, aggressive and lawless actions,” Turkish President Recept Tayp Erdogan said on Friday. Erdogan also called on the international community to end the conflict.
“While the suffering of the Gaza people has no purpose, we all want the successful international mediation to achieve peace and end the blockade of innocent civilians and hunger, irresponsible politicians are escalating further violence and dragging them into a new spiral of violence.
Protesters gathered on London’s Parliament Square on Saturday afternoon chanted “Stop Iran’s bombing,” “Stop Israel’s armament,” and “Stop genocide.”
Thousands of people gathered in major Pakistan provinces, including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Kybbar Paktanwa, gathered in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and other cities on Friday afternoon to express solidarity with the country while denounced Israeli invasion of Iran.
Chicagoans responded to the ongoing strike and urged the government to end their support for Israel.
Iemenis also took him to the streets of the capital Sanaa, expressing his support for the Iranian people and condemned Israeli invasion.
In South Korea, Iranian supporters protested outside the Israeli embassy.
Furthermore, during a meeting with Iranian consul Hasan Mosenifad at Iranian consulate in Mumbai, a delegation of social and political Indian activists discussed and condemned the recent Israeli invasion of Iran and supported Iran’s rights.