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Muslim World League condemns Iranian aggression against Gulf States, Jordan, and merchant vessels

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UrduPoint
· Jul 9, 2026
Muslim World League condemns repeated heinous Iranian aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan
Muslim World League condemns repeated heinous Iranian aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Muslim World League Condemns Continued Iranian Aggression against Gulf Countries, Jordan
Makkah Al Mukarramah, July 12 (QNA) - The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the continued Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Jordan, as well as the targeting of merchant vessels, in violation of the principles of international law, the Charter of the United Nations, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the principles of good neighborliness.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Muslim World League Condemns Iran's Deliberate Attacks on Saudi, Qatari Vessels
RIYADH, July 8: The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned Iran's attacks on Saudi and Qatari vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, describing them as actions that violate rel...
BRICS News
· Jul 12, 2026
JUST IN: Organization of Islamic Cooperation says Iran's attacks on Gulf countries are a [...]
JUST IN: Organization of Islamic Cooperation says Iran's attacks on Gulf countries are a clear breach of international law.@BRICSNews
Iran Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Muslim World League condemns repeated heinous Iranian aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan
MAKKAH, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned the repeated heinous Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.In a statement issued by its General Secretariat, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, reiterat
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan condemn Iranian attacks on tankers in Hormuz
Capitals, July 7 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Jordan on Tuesday condemned Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and a threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation, according to statements carried by their respective state []
Ariana News
· Jun 30, 2026
UN chief calls for civilian protection after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan
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The Cradle
· Jun 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'
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Kuwait Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Jordan slams Iranian attacks on Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman
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Economic Times
· Jul 11, 2026
Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf
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Hananya Naftali
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] The UAE president's senior adviser, Anwar Gargash, publicly denounced Iranian str [...]
The UAE president's senior adviser, Anwar Gargash, publicly denounced Iranian strikes on Qatari-flagged commercial tankers.The Gulf countries are not happy with Iran, to say the least.
The Economic Times
· Jul 7, 2026
The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle
The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle
Hindustan Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Israel’s Buffer-Zone Military Strategy
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Middle East Eye
· Jun 22, 2026
Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance
Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance Iran's acting defence minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza, has called on Islamic countries to establish a regional security belt, arguing that greater cooperation is needed to address shared security challenges. According to the IRNA news agency, al-Reza made the proposal during a telephone conversation with Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif. The remarks come as countries across the Gulf continue to reassess regional security arrangements following the conflict that began in late February. Iran has maintained that its military operations targeted US interests, while several Gulf states have disputed that claim and said civilian infrastructure was also affected.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 28, 2026
Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran
Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran.
Saudi Gazette
· Jul 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia condemns Iran's continued attacks on Gulf States, commercial shipping
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's strongest condemnation of Iran's continued destabilizing behavior, describing it as a threat to the region's security and stability and a violation of the principles of international law. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said Iran's repeated attacks on commercial vessels violate the United Nations Charter, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the principles of good neighborliness. The Kingdom stressed that these attacks threaten maritime security and freedom of navigation. The statement also condemned Iran's continued hostile attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Jordan. The Kingdom reiterated its categorical rejection of Iran's violations of the sovereignty of these brotherly states and its continued actions that threaten the security and stability of the region.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 10, 2026
Arab League Condemns Iranian Aggression Against Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan
The Arab League strongly condemns continuous Iranian military attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, calling for urgent international intervention.
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 25, 2026
Who Is Influencing Washington?
Former Middle East Peace Negotiator Gershon Baskin argues Gulf countries are playing an increasingly important role in shaping US policy toward Iran and the wider region.
The Tribune
· Jun 29, 2026
“Cowardly act of aggression”: Taliban Govt says Pakistani airstrikes kill and wound dozens in eastern Afghanistan
The Taliban has condemned Pakistan's border airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan as a cowardly act of aggression, reporting 29 deaths, mostly civilians. While Pakistan claimed the bombardment targeted militants following a raid in Karachi, the unilateral assault has shattered global peace efforts and deeply intensified cross-border tensions.
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Fighting flared in the Persian Gulf over the weekend after the US and Oman challenged Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. On Wednesday, Oman announced a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz that bypassed the Iranian shipping lane. Tehran viewed the move as a violation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that []
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Related coverage for "Muslim World League condemns Iranian aggression against Gulf States, Jordan, and merchant vessels": UrduPoint — Muslim World League condemns repeated heinous Iranian aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan. Qatar News Agency — Muslim World League Condemns Continued Iranian Aggression against Gulf Countries, Jordan. Arab Times Online — Muslim World League Condemns Iran's Deliberate Attacks on Saudi, Qatari Vessels. BRICS News — JUST IN: Organization of Islamic Cooperation says Iran's attacks on Gulf countries are a [...]. Iran Herald — Muslim World League condemns repeated heinous Iranian aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan . Syrian Arab News Agency — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan condemn Iranian attacks on tankers in Hormuz. Ariana News — UN chief calls for civilian protection after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan. The Cradle — Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'. Kuwait Times — Jordan slams Iranian attacks on Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman. Anadolu Agency — Arab states condemn deadly cafe bombing in Syrian capital. Economic Times — Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf . Hananya Naftali — [Photo] The UAE president's senior adviser, Anwar Gargash, publicly denounced Iranian str [...]. The Economic Times — The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle . Hindustan Times — Israel’s Buffer-Zone Military Strategy. Middle East Eye — Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance. Al Jazeera — Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran. Saudi Gazette — Saudi Arabia condemns Iran's continued attacks on Gulf States, commercial shipping. Sada Elbalad — Arab League Condemns Iranian Aggression Against Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan. Al Arabiya English — Who Is Influencing Washington?. The Tribune — “Cowardly act of aggression”: Taliban Govt says Pakistani airstrikes kill and wound dozens in eastern Afghanistan. Libertarian Institute — Iran Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz

