OIC foreign ministers condemn Israeli aggression, call for regional unity
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers convened in Istanbul on Saturday, with participating countries unanimously condemning Israeli aggression in Gaza and Iran, while calling for immediate ceasefire and diplomatic solutions to restore peace in the region.
In his opening speech, OIC Chairperson Hissein Brahim Taha called the situation "a dangerous turning point". He called for an end to the Iran-Israel hostilities and demanded that all OIC resolutions on Israel be followed without delay, reports Daily Times.
Representatives from over 40 member states attended the session, including Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Meanwhile, Türkiye assumed the OIC chairmanship for the next three years.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged unity in his speech, warning that a divided Muslim world cannot face these challenges. He condemned Israel's "massacre" in Gaza and its strikes on Iran.
"This is no longer just about Gaza or Iran. This is about stopping Israel," he said.
Fidan also voiced support for a two-state solution for Palestine and praised the ceasefire between Pakistan and India.
Speaking before the session, Iran's Abbas Araghchi said Israel's attack came just days before peace talks scheduled for 15 June. He called the strike a deliberate move against diplomacy.
Araghchi also accused the US of being complicit, warning that American support for Israel's aggression could escalate tensions across the region.
