Muslim-majority nations condemn Israel's aggression against Iran, call for ceasefire

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Pakistan, along with 19 other Islamic and Muslim-majority nations, has strongly condemned Israel's escalating military aggression against Iran in a joint statement, which has intensified since June 13, 2025.
The Foreign Ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates voiced their collective disapproval of Israel's actions, calling for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation, according to a statement issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The joint statement, which was released earlier today, underscored that Israel's attacks violate international law and contravene the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The ministers emphasised the importance of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity while stressing the need for peaceful resolution of disputes.
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'The recent Israeli aggression against Iran poses a serious threat to the peace and stability of the entire region,' the statement read. 'We call for an immediate halt to the hostilities and the return to diplomatic dialogue to prevent further escalation.'
The ministers also called for the creation of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, urging all regional states to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The demand came in line with international resolutions aimed at ensuring long-term regional security.
Additionally, the foreign ministers emphasised the importance of safeguarding nuclear facilities that are under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). They warned that any attacks on such facilities are not only a violation of international law but also an infringement of humanitarian principles outlined in the 1949 Geneva Conventions.
In their statement, the ministers further urged for a return to negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear programme, underlining that diplomacy is the only viable path toward a sustainable and peaceful solution. The collective call was for all parties to resume discussions swiftly and work toward a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
'The only way forward is through dialogue and adherence to international law. Military means cannot bring about a lasting resolution,' the statement concluded.
The ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to the protection of maritime security and the freedom of navigation in international waterways, calling for an end to actions that may threaten these fundamental principles.
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Meanwhile, the G7 issued a unified call for de-escalation in the Middle East, including a Gaza ceasefire, after President Trump backed a revised statement—then abruptly left the summit, warning Iranians to flee Tehran.
Israel and Iran traded deadly strikes for a fifth day, with Tehran demanding Washington "muzzle" Netanyahu—and Europe scrambling to revive stalled nuclear talks.
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations released a joint statement calling for a resolution to the Iranian crisis and a broader de-escalation of hostilities across the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza, according to CNN.
The statement was issued after US President Donald Trump agreed to sign on, following modifications to the language initially proposed by European leaders.
'We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza,' the statement read.