21 Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Strikes Against Iran

A coalition of 21 to 22 Arab and Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, has issued a rare joint condemnation of Israel's military aggression against Iran, describing the attacks as violations of international law and warning of severe regional instability if the conflict continues. These nations called for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation, and a return to diplomatic dialogue, emphasizing the importance of protecting nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards and urging all regional states to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The escalating conflict, which involves strikes on Iran's nuclear and missile sites and missile counterattacks by Iran, has disrupted nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S., raising fears of broader regional conflict. Iranian officials and media have stressed the urgent need to end hostilities, citing the significant toll on national resources and highlighting the technological nature of the conflict, including the use of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Iranian opposition groups largely reject Israel's attacks, opposing reliance on Israeli military actions to achieve political goals and condemning the violence in both Iran and Palestinian territories. The collective response from the Muslim world underlines a unified stance against further escalation and the necessity of peaceful resolution to ensure regional peace and stability.