POLITICS & POLICY MAKING

The foreign ministers of 21 Muslim-majority nations, including Pakistan, have jointly condemned the recent Israeli aggression against Iran, declaring it a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter.
In a strongly worded joint statement, the ministers expressed alarm over Israel’s military actions since June 13, calling them a clear infringement on Iran’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region.
⚖️ Violation of International Norms
The statement described the Israeli strikes as:
· A clear breach of the UN Charter and principles of international law.
· A threat to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of a fellow UN member state.
· A destabilizing action that demands urgent international attention.
🕊️ Call for Peace and De-escalation
The 21 countries stressed the need to:
· De-escalate regional tensions immediately.
· Promote peaceful coexistence and neighborliness.
· Establish a nuclear weapons-free Middle East.
“Dangerous tensions pose serious threats to peace and stability in the region,” the statement warned.
☢️ Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Maritime Security
The joint declaration further emphasized:
· Full support for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and called on all countries to join it.
· Condemnation of attacks on nuclear facilities under IAEA supervision, terming such actions a serious breach of international law.
· The urgent need to resume diplomatic negotiations to resolve concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.
· The importance of safeguarding maritime security and ensuring freedom of navigation in international waters.
🌍 Regional Impact
This rare multilateral statement reflects a growing consensus among Muslim nations against military escalations and underscores the desire to avoid wider conflict in the Middle East, which could have global security and economic consequences.