
Muslim countries to set up contact group to address Israel-Iran conflict
In a joint declaration following a meeting of OIC foreign ministers in Istanbul, the 57-member group condemned 'the aggression of Israel' against Iran, stressing 'the urgent need to stop Israeli attacks and their great concern regarding this dangerous escalation'.

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