Arab and Islamic Foreign Ministers Unite in Riyadh to Condemn Iranian Strikes
The Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye and the UAE met in Riyadh on 18 March 2026. They held a consultative ministerial meeting to address recent Iranian attacks. They condemned the deliberate use of ballistic missiles and drones against civilian targets. These strikes hit residential areas, airports, oil facilities, desalination plants and diplomatic premises. The Ministers stressed that such actions are unjustifiable under any pretext. Invoking Article 51 of the UN Charter, they affirmed each state’s right of self-defence. They called on Iran to cease its attacks immediately, comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), and respect international and humanitarian law. They also urged an end to support for militias and threats to maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab. Finally, the Ministers reaffirmed support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They condemned any foreign interference and Israel’s recent actions in Lebanon. They pledged continued consultation and coordination to protect regional security and stability.
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