Egypt, Jordan, and 19 Other Countries Issue Joint Statement Condemning Israeli Attack on Iran

Odaily Planet Daily News — On the evening of the 16th local time, the foreign ministers of 21 Arab and Islamic countries, including Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Bahrain, Turkey, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, issued a joint statement condemning Israel's attack on Iran, which has heightened tensions in the Middle East. The statement emphasized that "against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israel must cease its hostile actions against Iran and work to de-escalate the situation, achieve a ceasefire, and realize comprehensive peace." (CCTV)