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Arab states and regional powers have voiced deep concern over US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, urging all parties to exercise restraint, avoid further escalation, and pursue a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
Here is a roundup of key regional reactions:
Turkey: 'Catastrophic consequences'
Turkey warned the US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities risked escalating the Iran-Israel conflict to a global level that could have "catastrophic" consequences.
"The ongoing developments could cause the regional conflict to escalate globally. We do not want this catastrophic scenario to come to life," the foreign ministry said.
Turkey was "deeply concerned about the possible consequences."
UAE: 'Avoid serious repercussions'
The United Arab Emirates has told all sides to stop escalating the conflict, or there would be a risk of more instability.
The Foreign Ministry said countries should “avoid serious repercussions” in the region.
It warned that such actions could lead the region to “new levels of instability.”
In a statement, the ministry said that a spread of the conflict into a wider global war must not be allowed, calling on all parties to act with responsibility and end attacks immediately.
It repeated the sentiment from others that only negotiations could resolve the nuclear dispute between Tehran and Washington.
Lebanon: ‘Threat to regional security’
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun warned that the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites risk expanding regional instability and threatening security “in more than one country.”
He urged restraint and the launch of serious negotiations to restore stability and prevent further bloodshed.
Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam agreed to coordinate efforts to shield Lebanon from fallout as Beirut heightened security amid fears of escalation.
Egypt: ‘Grave concern’
Egypt expressed "deep concern" over the recent developments following US strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. The Arab nation warned of grave consequences for regional and international security.
Cairo condemned the escalation, reaffirmed its rejection of sovereignty violations, and stressed that diplomacy — not military action — is the only path to stability.
The foreign ministry called on all parties to show restraint, avoid bloodshed, and resume dialogue.
Oman: ‘Deep concern’
Oman, which has been mediating nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, strongly condemned the US strikes.
The Gulf sultanate expressed its “deep concern, denunciation, and condemnation of the escalation resulting from the direct air strikes launched by the United States on sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran,” according to the official Oman News Agency.
Iraq: ‘Grave threat’
Iraq warned that the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities posed a grave threat to regional peace and security.
“Iraq expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation of the targeting of nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran,” said government spokesperson Basim Alawadi. “This military escalation constitutes a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East and poses serious risks to regional stability.”
Saudi Arabia: ‘Great concern’
Saudi Arabia expressed “great concern” following US air strikes on nuclear facilities in neighbouring Iran.
In a statement, the kingdom reaffirmed its earlier declaration of 13 June 2025, in which it condemned and strongly rejected the violation of Iran’s sovereignty.
Riyadh emphasized the urgent need for all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritize de-escalation efforts.
The statement also urged the international community to intensify its efforts under these highly sensitive circumstances to reach a political solution that would end the crisis and open the door to a new era of security and stability in the region.
Qatar: ‘Catastrophic consequences’
Qatar’s foreign ministry warned of serious repercussions following the US strikes.
“The current dangerous escalation in the region may lead to catastrophic consequences at both the regional and international levels,” the ministry said in a statement.
It called on all parties “to exercise wisdom, restraint, and to avoid further escalation.”
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