Muslim Nations Condemn Israel’s Assault on Iran, Call for Ceasefire
Twenty-four Muslim-majority countries, led by Indonesia, have jointly condemned Israel’s military action targeting Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire. The statement, issued amid rising tensions, emphasizes the urgent need to de-escalate and seek peaceful resolutions to prevent wider regional instability.
Condemnation and Calls for Peace
The joint statement, released by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, June 19, 2025, denounced Israel’s aggression against Iran. The group, coordinated under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), expressed strong disapproval of the recent attacks, demanding the international community intervene to halt the hostilities. The signatories include nations like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Malaysia.
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“Indonesia and 23 countries strongly condemn Israel’s military aggression on the Islamic Republic of Iran, which constitutes a serious breach of international law and threatens to drag the entire region into further instability,”
—Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The countries involved called for a de-escalation and comprehensive ceasefire, emphasizing that lasting peace can only be achieved through international law and adherence to the UN Charter. In 2023, the UN reported that over 10,000 civilians in the Middle East and North Africa were killed due to armed conflict, highlighting the ongoing human cost of regional instability (Source 2023).
Focus on Diplomatic Solutions
The statement highlighted the dangers of escalating the conflict into a wider war. It urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and return to diplomatic dialogue. A key point was the establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Ministers reaffirmed that only a swift return to negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program could yield a sustainable resolution. They warned against using the nuclear issue as a justification for aggression, emphasizing that military targeting of nuclear sites poses catastrophic risks.
Call for Maritime Security
Another major point in the declaration was protecting freedom of navigation in international waters and preventing actions that might jeopardize maritime security. The ministers stressed the need to refrain from actions undermining maritime security. The collective message concluded with an appeal: “The crisis in the Middle East cannot and must not be resolved through military means.”
The joint statement was endorsed by foreign ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gambia, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Malaysia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.
The upcoming OIC Emergency Ministerial Meeting in Istanbul on June 21, 2025, anticipates further coordination and unified responses to the Iran–Israel conflict.
