In response to escalating Iranian attacks on Gulf countries and Israel, the foreign ministers of the Arab League will hold an emergency session on Sunday, the bloc’s assistant secretary-general, Hossam Zaki, confirmed to AFP.
The meeting, scheduled to take place via videoconference, was formally requested by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt, reflecting deep concern over Iran’s recent military actions in the region.
The attacks followed a massive air campaign launched by U.S. and Israeli forces against Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes targeting both Israel and Arab Gulf states.
Earlier, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned Iran’s attacks, calling them “fully reprehensible” and a violation of international law.
He warned that the assaults have created an unprecedented state of hostility between Iran and its Arab neighbors.
Gheit described the strikes as a grave strategic mistake and urged Iran to halt further attacks immediately to prevent further escalation.
The emergency meeting would provide a platform for member states to coordinate responses, assess damage, and determine collective diplomatic or security measures.
Arab League officials have expressed concern that unchecked attacks could destabilize the region further and undermine international norms.
As tensions continue, diplomatic channels remain active, but analysts warned that the situation could worsen if retaliatory strikes persist.
The Arab League’s meeting on Sunday is widely expected to set the tone for regional coordination and potential sanctions or diplomatic pressure on Tehran.
