Middle East nations call for urgent de-escalation after Israel's strikes on Iran
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Nations in the Middle East have strongly condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Iran, which resulted in significant casualties among Iranian military and nuclear officials. Israel's actions have led to retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran, escalating tensions in the region. The Gulf Cooperation Council and individual nations like Saudi Arabia called for immediate de-escalation and adherence to international laws, emphasizing the dangers of further conflict and regional instability, which could have far-reaching consequences, as evidenced by the fallout in neighboring countries like Syria and Lebanon.
The foreign ministries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with the exception of Bahrain, all denounced the Israeli strikes and urged a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
The Saudi foreign minister, Faisal bin Farhan, later called his Iranian counterpart, urging a rejection of the use of force, highlighting the necessity of diplomacy.
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