AMMAN — The Arab League Council at the ministerial level on Sunday condemned the “deliberate and brutal” Iranian attacks targeting several Arab countries, warning of serious consequences for regional security and international stability.

 

During the meeting, held via video conference at the opening of its 165th regular session, the council said that the Iranian attacks, carried out since February 28, struck Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq.

 

In a statement made available to The Jordan Times, the council accused Iran of launching ballistic missiles and drones at residential areas, energy facilities, airports and other civilian infrastructure, resulting in casualties, property damage and widespread fear among civilians.

 

The council described the attacks as a “blatant violation” of international law, the United Nations Charter and principles of good neighbourliness, reaffirming its “full condemnation in the strongest terms.”

 

It also stressed the right of the targeted countries to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, expressing full solidarity and support for measures taken to protect their territories and populations.

 

The council commended the readiness of national armed forces and air defence systems in repelling the attacks.

 

The ministers rejected any justification for the attacks, warning they could have long-term negative effects on regional relations, particularly with countries not involved in any conflict with Iran.

 

The council welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), backed by 136 countries, calling it a reflection of international consensus to uphold sovereignty and maintain global peace. It urged Iran to comply immediately, stop all attacks and refrain from provocative actions, including the use of proxy groups.

 

Concerns were also raised over threats to maritime security.

 

The council condemned any attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt navigation in key waterways such as Bab Al Mandab, calling on Iran to cease attacks on commercial shipping and respect international law governing freedom of navigation.

 

The statement further welcomed a recent UN Human Rights Council resolution highlighting the humanitarian and legal consequences of the attacks, stressing accountability and calling for compensation for victims.

 

The Arab League also accused Iran of continuing to finance and arm allied militias in the region, describing such actions as a major threat to regional stability.

 

On Lebanon, the council reiterated support for the country’s sovereignty and welcomed a government decision to ban Hizbollah’s military activities, limiting its role to political engagement under state authority.

 

The ministers also called on the international community to pressure Israel to end its occupation of territories seized in 1967 and to advance a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state.

 

They stressed the need to preserve the legal and historical status of Jerusalem’s holy sites, reaffirming Jordan’s custodianship over Al Aqsa Mosque.

 

The council also pledged continued coordination among Arab states to monitor developments and pursue a resolution to the crisis in line with Arab interests.