BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. The General
Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation strongly
condemned Iran’s actions against the sovereignty and territories of
neighboring countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain,
Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, Trend reports.
The Secretariat described these actions as an unacceptable
escalation that threatens regional stability and peace.
It reaffirmed full solidarity with the affected countries in
defending their sovereignty, security, and stability, emphasizing
that such violations of international law set a dangerous precedent
and undermine the foundations of international relations based on
good neighborliness, mutual respect, and non-interference in
internal affairs.
"The General Secretariat reiterates its call for the immediate
cessation of any escalatory actions, restraint, and a return to the
dialogue table to avoid slipping into wider confrontations that may
threaten the security and stability of the entire region," the
statement reads.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington
and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S.
increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150
aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. On the morning of
February 28, Israel and the U.S. began launching strikes on Iran
from land, sea, and air.
