The foreign ministers of 20 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Egypt, have jointly condemned Israel’s recent military actions against Iran.

In a joint statement, the ministers called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East and a swift return to negotiations aimed at reaching a sustainable agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme.

The joint declaration released by the Foreign Office was issued against the backdrop of rising regional tensions and what was described as an unprecedented escalation in the region, particularly due to Israeli attacks on Iran since June 13, 2025.

The statement, signed by the foreign ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Oman, and the UAE, rejected the Israeli strikes as violations of international law and the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.

The ministers emphasized the need to respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, uphold good neighbourly relations, and pursue peaceful dispute resolution.

The ministers warned that continued Israeli hostilities could severely destabilise the region and urged all sides to work towards an immediate ceasefire and the restoration of calm.

They expressed deep concern over the growing regional instability, and reiterated its support for establishing a Middle East free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction.

Also, they stressed that such a zone must include all countries in the region without exception and urged all Middle Eastern nations to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Additionally, the ministers emphasized the importance of protecting nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards and warned that any attacks on such facilities would constitute serious violations of international and humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions.

Moreover, they reaffirmed that the only path to a durable resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue lies through diplomacy and a return to talks.

The statement also underscored the need to ensure freedom of navigation and maritime security in line with international legal frameworks.

Concluding their statement, the ministers emphasized that diplomacy, dialogue, and adherence to international norms, rather than military action, remain the only viable route to long-term peace and stability in the region.