The Muslim World League widely condemns Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Muslim World League, in an official statement issued by its General Secretariat, strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting vital and civilian areas in the capital, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The statement described these acts as blatant aggression that contravenes all religious principles, international laws, and humanitarian norms.
A context of regional tensions
This condemnation comes within a historical context of escalating tensions in the Gulf region, where these attacks are viewed not as isolated incidents but as part of a series of hostile acts aimed at destabilizing the region. Numerous international reports point to Iran's involvement, either directly or through its proxies in the region, such as the Houthi militia in Yemen, in repeated attacks targeting critical infrastructure in the Kingdom, including oil facilities and civilian airports. The 2019 attack on Aramco facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais serves as a stark example of the seriousness of these attacks and their impact on global energy security.
The importance and impact of condemnation
The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Council of Muslim Scholars, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, affirmed that this Iranian aggression violates the sovereignty of the Kingdom and endangers the security of its citizens and residents. On behalf of the League's assemblies, bodies, and global councils, and on behalf of the Muslim peoples under its umbrella, His Eminence stressed complete solidarity and unwavering support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to protect its security, stability, and the safety of its people. The League's condemnation carries particular weight as it represents a unified voice of the Muslim world, lending a religious and moral dimension to the international stance rejecting Iranian behavior and underscoring Tehran's isolation within its Islamic sphere due to its aggressive policies.
Local and international repercussions
Domestically, such expressions of solidarity strengthen national unity and reaffirm the Kingdom’s legitimate right to defend its territory. Regionally and internationally, these widespread condemnations increase pressure on the international community to take a firmer stance against Iran’s destabilizing activities. They also highlight the need to protect international shipping lanes and the security of global energy supplies passing through the Gulf region, which are directly threatened by these attacks. Dr. Al-Issa reiterated the Kingdom’s resolute position and its sincere efforts to spare the region and the Iranian people the dangers of these escalatory policies, praying that God protect the Kingdom, its leadership, people, and land from all harm and evil.
