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Arab News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Iranian Ambassador in Tokyo hails Saudi and Arab support
TOKYO: Iranian Ambassador to Japan, Peiman Seadat, expressed his gratitude for the unified support of Saudi Arabia and other Arab and Muslim countries in their collective effort against the aggression of the Israeli war machine. He stated that this unity among Arab and Muslim nations is a testament to the strength of regional cooperation. In an exclusive interview with Arab News Japan on Wednesday, the Ambassador highlighted that Arab and Muslim countries recognize the seriousness of the aggression by the Israeli regime and the threat it poses to the entire region. Ambassador Seadat recognized the substantial support from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Foreign Minister Prince Farhan. 'We are deeply grateful for the compassionate assistance provided by the Crown Prince to approximately 80,000 Iranian pilgrims who have been stranded in Saudi Arabia. His Highness personally assured us that these pilgrims are being welcomed as guests of the Kingdom. We will always remember the kindness shown to us by our brothers in Saudi Arabia.' The Iranian Ambassador, Seadat, also highlighted the support to Iran by Egypt, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, among others. He also expressed gratitude to the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, for his clear condemnation of Israel's aggressive actions against Iran.
Irish Times
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
Arab states unite in condemnation of Israel's attack
Arab countries have united in condemnation of Israel 's attack on Iranian nuclear and military facilities and personnel. Concerned that Israel's attack could trigger fresh conflict across the already unstable region , Arab leaders with close ties to the West and different degrees of unilateral relations with Israel had no choice but to support Iran . In recent years, Iran's ruling Shia Muslim clerics have ceased efforts to export their 1979 revolution to the region and have cultivated good relations with Sunni Muslim and secular neighbours. 'A war that's been planned for a decade' – why Israel has attacked Iran and what happens next Listen | 21:11 Seeking to assert Arab leadership, Saudi Arabia set the tone on Friday by referring to 'the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran' while condemning 'these heinous attacks'. The kingdom, which has not normalised diplomatic relations with Israel, said that 'the international community and the [UN] Security Council bear a great responsibility to immediately halt this aggression.' READ MORE After six years of estrangement over the Saudi execution of a dissident Saudi Shia cleric, Riyadh restored relations with Tehran in 2023, easing regional tensions. Although it normalised relations with Israel in 2001, the United Arab Emirates was sharply critical of Israel's strikes and stressed the need to 'exercise utmost self-restraint and judgment and to mitigate risks and prevent the expansion of the conflict.' Israel launches strikes on Iran - clip Having negotiated ceasefires in the Gaza war between Hamas and Israel , Qatar's foreign ministry denounced 'the Israeli aggression against Iran [which] forms part of a recurring pattern of aggressive policies that threaten regional peace and stability, and hinders efforts aimed at de-escalation.' The first Arab country to reach peace with Israel, Egypt stated, 'This action jeopardises the wellbeing of the region's peoples and threatens to plunge the entire region into overwhelming chaos.' It added: 'There are no military solutions to the region's crises, but rather that they must be resolved through political and peaceful means.' Jordan, the second Arab country to make peace with Israel, directed its defences to intercept armed Iranian drones fired at Israel, while foreign minister Ayman Safadi posted a strong condemnation of the Israeli attack on X. He reiterated the kingdom's support for the two-state solution, mandating the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel as the 'only framework capable of delivering lasting peace and security for all parties'. The two-state solution is backed by Arab states and Iran but is rejected by Israel. Iraqi prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani of Iraq, Iran's sometime ally, condemned Israel's 'military aggression' against Iran and said it threatened 'global security.' The foreign ministry of Lebanon, which signed a ceasefire in Hizbullah's conflict with Israel in November, said Beirut is 'continuing its contacts to spare Lebanon any repercussions from this aggression'. Having brokered five rounds of negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a deal limiting Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for lifting sanctions, Oman stated: 'Israel is responsible for this escalation and its consequences.' There is widespread concern among Arab states that Israel's attacks could end this diplomatic effort.
Arab News
27-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Arab journalists, lawmakers call for media reform at Dubai summit
DUBAI: Speaking at the Arab Media Summit on Tuesday, prominent Arab journalists and lawmakers — including Emad El-Din Hussein, Paula Yacoubian, and Mohammed Al-Rumaihi — called for urgent media reform to confront growing political fragmentation and foster greater unity across the Arab world. 'Whether we like it or not, the world changed after Oct. 7, 2023,' said Hussein, editor-in-chief of the Egyptian daily Al-Shorouk. 'I am proud to stand with the Arab League, but we are deeply divided.' Hussein spoke during a panel alongside Yacoubian, Lebanese journalist and member of parliament, and Al-Rumaihi, Kuwaiti author and sociology professor. 'For the first time in the Arab world, we're witnessing significant transformation,' said Yacoubian. 'We are beginning to build our own foundation.' While acknowledging developments such as the Syrian Arab Republic's tentative steps toward stabilization, and the formation of a new Lebanese government, the panelists underscored persistent structural challenges across the region. 'The Israeli dream is to divide Syria — so what are Arabs doing in response?' Yacoubian asked, pointing to regional inaction and disunity. Each panelist offered a distinct perspective on the root causes of the Arab world's instability. 'Political Islam and the manipulation of religion remain among the most serious internal conflicts we face,' said Al-Rumaihi. Hussein echoed this sentiment: 'Political Islam is the biggest threat we face today. While many talk about solutions, few are willing to diagnose the real disease.' Despite differing viewpoints, the panelists agreed on one point: media and education must be at the heart of efforts to heal political rifts. 'Arab education is classical,' Al-Rumaihi noted. 'We need to provide an education to give people immunity against anything the media says.' Hussein added: 'Many can't comprehend the evolving language of today's youth. The Arab world remains in the dark, and our leaders are enabling this. Without free media, we cannot survive.'
Khaleej Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Look: When GCC was born in Abu Dhabi 44 years ago after two-day summit
On May 25, 1981, forty-four years ago, the heads of state of six Gulf contries formally launched the Gulf Cooperation Council at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Abu Dhabi. It was a two-day summit aimed at turning the regional cooperation body into a nucleus for broader unity of all Arab nations. The six leaders who attended the summit were King Khaled Ibn Abdelaziz of Saudi Arabia, Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah of Kuwait, Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain, Sheikh Khalfia bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar and President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the UAE. Chedli Klibi, then secretary general of the Arab League, and Habib Chatti, then secretary general of the Islamic Conference Organisation, also attended and addressed the meeting. As reported by Khaleej Times, Sheikh Zayed described the event as a historic and momentous occasion. The UAE founding father saw in the formation of GCC 'the fulfilment of long-cherished hope of the peoples of the region for security, stability and progress.' He told the plenary session of the summit that the GCC would help unify the Arab world and promote solidarity. The charter of the GCC was first agreed upon in Riyadh in February 1981. It was finalised in Muscat in March of the same year. The heads of the six Gulf states signed it with a vision that the six countries would coordinate their policies in financial affairs, trade, communications, education, culture, health, social affairs, information and tourism, and in administrative and legislative affairs. The leaders agreed to mobilise their resources and human and material infrastructure to push the GCC towards success. The GCC charter also stipulates that the six states would jointly step up cooperation in the fields of scientific and technological advancement, industry, mining and agriculture. The GCC is headed by a Supreme Council of the six heads of state. The ministerial council and secretariat are led by the secretary-general. Kuwait's former UN ambassador Abdullah Yacoub Bishara was nominated as the first secretary-general. Leaders of the Arab World welcomed the formation of the GCC. Klibi lauded the role played by Sheikh Zayed in the formation of the council and in supporting the cause of the Arab world. He also underscored the continuing call for united efforts on the economic, political, technological and military fronts.
Daily Tribune
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
HM King Hamad Receives Deputy PM of Jordan Ayman Safadi
🇧🇭His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Jordan's Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi at Al-Safriya Palace today, reaffirming the deep-rooted ties between Bahrain and Jordan. 📜 HM King Hamad conveyed his appreciation to HM King Abdullah II and praised Jordan's efforts in promoting Arab cooperation and peace across the region. 🌍 The two leaders discussed key regional developments and emphasized the importance of coordination in supporting stability and shared interests. 🤝Bahrain and Jordan continue to build a partnership rooted in mutual respect, history, and a united vision for peace. #NewsofBahrain #news #Bahrain #Jordan #HMKingHamad #KingAbdullahII #ArabUnity #MiddleEastPeace #ForeignAffairs #RegionalCooperation
