US EditionGulf Nations, Regional Allies Unite in Riyadh to Condemn Iran-Linked Attacks and Push for Urgent De-Escalation
Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers condemned attacks linked to Iran on critical infrastructure and called for restraint to avoid a wider conflict, stressing energy security risks.
- Foreign ministers from Gulf countries and neighbouring states gathered in Riyadh amid rising tensions, issuing a joint statement condemning recent attacks on critical infrastructure and urging de-escalation.
- Energy security and economic stability were central to the talks, given the region's global role, as ministers said future relations depend on respecting state sovereignty and non-interference.
- Calling for restraint, ministers urged all parties involved to avoid worsening the crisis and emphasized diplomacy and dialogue as the only sustainable path forward.
- They warned continued aggression risks dragging the region into a wider conflict, cautioning such actions threaten individual nations and risk destabilising the broader region with far‑reaching consequences.
- Urgent de‑escalation was urged to safeguard regional security and economic interests, with the joint statement linking respect for sovereignty and diplomacy to the future of regional relations.
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As tensions continue to rise in West Asia and the Gulf amid the developing security situation, the Foreign Ministers of key Arab and Islamic countries held a consultative ministerial meeting in Riyadh regarding the Iranian attacks, as per a statement by Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry. 🌎 Middle East Conflict: Arab, Islamic Countries Denounce Iranian Strikes; Call for Unconditional Cessation of Threats Against Neighbouring States.
Gulf nations, regional allies unite in Riyadh to condemn Iran-linked attacks and push for urgent de-escalation
Gulf foreign ministers and regional partners meet in Riyadh amid rising tensions, issuing a joint call for restraint, condemning attacks on infrastructure, and warning against a wider regional escalation
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