Khaberni - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi participated on Sunday in the 165th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, chaired by Bahrain and held via video conferencing.
The meeting discussed the sinful Iranian attacks on the security and sovereignty of several Arab states.
The following statement was issued from the meeting:
Declaration issued by the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level in its ordinary session No. 165 regarding the sinful Iranian attacks on the security and sovereignty of several Arab states.
The Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level held a meeting on Sunday via video conferencing at the beginning of the 165th ordinary session of the Council, chaired by His Excellency Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain.
1- The meeting was dedicated to discussing the sinful Iranian attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq, which followed a treacherous and cowardly manner since Saturday, February 28, 2026, and to this date, in a blatant assault on state sovereignty, an unacceptable threat to their security and stability, and a flagrant violation of the principles of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and international humanitarian law, and the principles of good neighborliness.
2- In this context, the Council reaffirmed its complete condemnation, in the strongest terms, of these deliberate and brutal Iranian attacks with ballistic missiles and drones, which targeted residential areas and vital infrastructure and civilian objects, including energy facilities, oil and gas installations, desalination plants, airports, and civilian facilities, and diplomatic quarters and hotels, resulting in significant loss of life and property and terrorizing the citizens and residents of the targeted states, constituting a blatant aggression on the sovereignty of the states and a threat to their security and targeting their civilian populations.
3- The Council stressed the right of the targeted states to defend themselves, individually or collectively, guaranteed under Article (51) of the United Nations Charter; and expressed full solidarity with the states that were subjected to the treacherous Iranian attacks, based on the notion that Arab national security is indivisible, reaffirming its steadfast support for the territorial integrity of the Arab states and for their sovereignty and independence.
4- The Council expressed its support for all efforts and measures taken by the targeted states to defend their territories, maintain their security, and protect their citizens and residents, including the right to respond to these attacks, and expressed full confidence in the targeted states' ability to repel the attacks, commending the readiness of their armed forces and air defense systems that have responded with bravery and efficiency to those unlawful attacks.
5- The Council affirmed that such brutal attacks on sovereign Muslim Arab states are not justifiable under any argument, or acceptable under any pretext, and emphasized that the attacks violate all principles of good neighborliness and are grossly inconsistent with the spirit of Islamic brotherhood, warning that these attacks are likely to have long-lasting negative effects on relations with the Arab states that were not parties to the war and did not participate in it, nor did they attack Iran.
6- The Council affirmed that the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026) reflects the collective will of the international community to protect the sovereignty of states and to maintain international peace and security, which was sponsored by 136 countries, indicating the commitment of the international community to protect the sovereignty of states and address threats affecting regional and international security and stability, appreciating the support shown by sister and friendly states, and urged Iran to swiftly implement the resolution, and to immediately cease all forms of aggression against Arab states and refrain from any provocative acts or directing threats to neighboring states, including using proxies.
7- The Council condemned the provocative Iranian actions and measures aimed at closing the Strait of Hormuz or disrupting international navigation, or threatening the freedom of navigation in Bab- el-Mandeb and international waters. The Council demanded the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately stop all attacks against commercial ships, and to refrain from any attempts to obstruct legitimate passage or undermine the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that such actions pose significant risks to the stability of the Arab Gulf region, its vital role in the global economy and energy supplies, as well as global peace and security. The Council also condemned Iran's blatant non-compliance with Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), reaffirming that freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law, including the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The Council called upon states worldwide to take appropriate actions and contribute to suitable efforts to ensure safe passage through the strait.
8- The Council welcomed the adoption of Human Rights Council Resolution L.38 dated March 25, 2026, concerning the human rights implications of the unjustified attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Iraq, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait, highlighting the serious consequences of the grave violations of international law and international human rights law, emphasizing the importance of taking appropriate measures to ensure accountability, and also condemning any actions or threats by the Islamic Republic of Iran that violate the law of the sea, aimed at closing the Strait of Hormuz or threatening maritime security in Bab-el-Mandeb, expressing deep concern over the Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure, and the potential serious effects on the enjoyment of human rights, the necessity of protecting maritime transport and ports, sailors and other civil infrastructure, and affirming the importance of maintaining safe shipping routes in accordance with the law of the sea, and requesting that the Islamic Republic of Iran provide full, effective, and immediate compensation to all victims for damages and losses incurred as a result of its attacks against Arab states.
9- The Council emphasized its rejection and condemnation of Iran's continued financing, arming, and mobilization of militias affiliated with it in several Arab states serving its interests, which pose a serious threat to the security and stability of those states and the region.
10 - The Council reaffirmed its support for the unity of Lebanon and its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and the need to extend the full authority of the Lebanese state over all its territories, thereby enhancing its constitutional institutions and preserving national security and stability, welcoming the decision of the Lebanese cabinet issued on March 2, 2026, regarding the immediate ban on all security and military activities of Hezbollah, considering them illegal, limiting its operations to the political arena within constitutional and legal frameworks, and emphasizing the exclusivity of weaponry to the Lebanese state and its legitimate institutions, particularly the Lebanese Army and official security forces, in accordance with the Lebanese constitution and relevant international resolutions, including Security Council Resolution 1701 and the Taif Agreement, supporting the steps taken by the Lebanese government to preserve Lebanon's security and stability, and calling on influential states in the international community to pressure Israel to immediately stop its condemn...
