MUSCAT: Oman has reaffirmed its solidarity with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and other Arab nations in confronting any violations of their sovereignty or attacks targeting their territories and infrastructure.
The statement came during an emergency GCC leaders’ meeting held via video conference to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in the region.
During the meeting, Oman’s Foreign Minister HE Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi emphasised that the ongoing Israeli and US military strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran represent a violation of international law and warned that their continuation could further escalate tensions in the region.
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The minister said such actions risk aggravating the crisis and pose a serious threat to the international legal order.
He stressed the importance of adopting a balanced and responsible approach in dealing with the current developments, noting that collective adherence to international law and diplomatic engagement is essential to breaking the cycle of escalation.
The minister also reiterated that dialogue and diplomatic solutions remain the only viable path to addressing the root causes of the crisis and restoring stability in the region.
