Amman, March 29 (Petra) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi on Sunday participated in the 165th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, chaired by the Kingdom of Bahrain and held via videoconference.
The meeting discussed the grave Iranian attacks on the security and sovereignty of several Arab countries.
The following statement was issued by the meeting: A statement issued by the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level in its 165th ordinary session regarding the grave 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, March 29, 2026, via videoconference at the opening of its 165th ordinary session, chaired by His Excellency Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the participation of their highnesses, excellencies, ministers, and the Secretary-General.
1- The meeting was dedicated to discussing the grave Iranian attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Republic of Iraq, which have continued in a treacherous and cowardly manner since Saturday, February 28, 2026, to date, in a blatant violation of 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, international humanitarian law, and the principles of good neighborliness.
2- The Council reaffirmed its full condemnation, in the strongest terms, of these deliberate and aggressive Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones, which targeted residential areas, vital infrastructure, and civilian objects, including energy facilities such as oil and gas installations, water desalination plants, airports, civilian facilities, diplomatic premises, and hotels. These attacks caused significant loss of life and property and terrorized citizens and residents in the targeted countries, constituting a blatant act of aggression against state sovereignty, a threat to their security, and a targeting of their civilian populations.
3- The Council stressed the right of the targeted states to defend themselves, individually or collectively, as guaranteed under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, and expressed full solidarity with the states subjected to these Iranian attacks, affirming that Arab national security is indivisible and reiterating its firm support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Arab states.
4- It expressed support for all efforts and measures taken by the targeted countries to defend their territories and safeguard their security and citizens, including the right to respond to these attacks, and expressed full confidence in their ability to repel such assaults, praising the readiness of their armed forces and air defense systems, which have confronted these unlawful attacks with courage and efficiency.
5- The Council affirmed that such aggressive attacks on sovereign Arab and Muslim states cannot be justified under any pretext and stressed that they violate all principles of good neighborliness and are in stark contradiction with the values of Islamic brotherhood. It warned that these attacks would have long-term negative repercussions on relations with Arab states that were not party to the war and did not engage in aggression against Iran.
6- The Council affirmed that United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026) reflects the collective will of the international community to uphold state sovereignty and maintain international peace and security. The resolution, co-sponsored by 136 countries, demonstrates the international community’s commitment to safeguarding state sovereignty and addressing threats to regional and international security and stability. It praised the support of sisterly and friendly countries and urged Iran to swiftly implement the resolution, immediately cease all forms of aggression against Arab states, and refrain from any provocative actions or threats against neighboring countries, including through the use of proxies.
7- The Council condemned Iranian provocative actions and measures aimed at closing the Strait of Hormuz or disrupting international navigation or threatening freedom of navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb and international waters. It called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately stop all attacks against commercial vessels and to refrain from any attempts to obstruct lawful passage or undermine freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that such actions would pose serious risks to the stability of the Arabian Gulf region, its vital role in the global economy and energy supplies, and international peace and security. It also condemned Iran’s non-compliance with and blatant violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), reaffirming that freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law, including as stipulated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and called on countries worldwide to take appropriate measures and contribute to ensuring safe passage through the strait.
8- The Council welcomed the adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council of Resolution L.38 on March 25, 2026, concerning the human rights implications of the unjustified attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. The resolution highlights the serious consequences of grave violations of international law and international human rights law, stresses the importance of taking appropriate measures to ensure accountability, and condemns any actions or threats by Iran that violate the law of the sea and aim to close the Strait of Hormuz or threaten maritime security in the Bab el-Mandeb. It expressed deep concern over Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure and their potential severe impact on the enjoyment of human rights, emphasizing the need to protect maritime transport, ports, sailors, and civilian infrastructure and the importance of maintaining safe shipping routes in accordance with the law of the sea. It called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to provide full, effective, and immediate compensation to all victims for damages and losses resulting from its attacks on Arab states.
9- The Council stressed its rejection and condemnation of Iran’s continued funding, arming, and mobilization of affiliated militias in several Arab countries in pursuit of its interests, constituting a serious threat to the security and stability of those countries and the region.
10- The Council affirmed its support for Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity and the need for the Lebanese state to exercise full authority over all its territory, ensuring the strengthening of its constitutional institutions and safeguarding national security and stability. It welcomed the decision of the Lebanese Council of Ministers issued on March 2, 2026, to immediately ban all security and military activities of Hezbollah, deeming them illegal, and to restrict its activities to the political sphere within constitutional and legal frameworks while emphasizing the exclusivity of weapons in the hands of the Lebanese state and its legitimate institutions, particularly the Lebanese Army and official security forces, in line with the Lebanese constitution and relevant international resolutions, foremost among them Security Council Resolution 1701 and the Taif Agreement. It supported measures taken by the Lebanese government to maintain Lebanon’s security and stability and called on influential countries in the international community to pressure Israel to immediately halt its condemned attacks on Lebanon and to implement relevant international resolutions, while affirming Lebanon’s rejection of Iranian interference in its internal affairs.
11- The Council called on influential international actors to pressure Israel, the occupying power, to end its illegal occupation of Palestinian and Arab territories occupied in 1967 as soon as possible; implement the two-state solution; establish an independent State of Palestine on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital; and enable the Palestinian people to exercise their legitimate and inalienable rights. It stressed the need to end the Arab-Israeli conflict and achieve just and lasting peace and security in the Middle East. It also demanded Israel cease all unlawful measures undermining the two-state solution and respect the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites, including the role of the Jerusalem Endowments and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department, affiliated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, under the Hashemite custodianship of these holy sites, as the sole authority authorized to administer Al-Aqsa Mosque, which in its entirety constitutes a place of worship exclusively for Muslims.
12- The Council emphasized the continuation of ongoing Arab consultations and sustained coordination in monitoring developments, assessing updates, and exploring opportunities to resolve the crisis in a manner consistent with Arab interests.
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