Oman strongly condemns Israel attack against Iran
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman strongly condemned the heinous military aggression carried out by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, an attack that targeted sovereign facilities and caused civilian casualties.
Oman considers this act a dangerous, reckless escalation, representing a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter, the principles of international law. Such aggressive, persistent behaviour is unacceptable and further destabilizes the regional peace and security.
Such conduct threatens to marginalize diplomatic solutions and undermine regional security and stability, said Oman. The Sultanate of Oman holds Israel responsible for this escalation and its consequences, and calls upon the international community to adopt a firm and unequivocal stance to halt this dangerous course of action.
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