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21 Muslim Nations, Including Pakistan, Condemn Israeli Strikes on Iran as Violation of UN Charter

21 Muslim countries, incl. Pakistan, condemn Israeli attack on Iran, calling it a violation of the UN Charter. Urge de-escalation, respect for sovereignty & revival of nuclear talks.
2025-06-17
21 Muslim Nations, Including Pakistan, Condemn Israeli Strikes on Iran as Violation of UN Charter

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.