The Foreign Ministers of the Arab League will hold an emergency videoconference on Sunday to discuss recent Iranian attacks on several member states, the bloc’s assistant secretary-general, Hossam Zaki, told AFP. The meeting was requested by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt.

The session comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets on February 28, which prompted retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran on Israel and Gulf countries. The Arab League’s meeting aims to assess the impact of these developments and coordinate a regional response.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned the Iranian strikes, calling them “fully reprehensible” and “a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter.” He warned that the attacks have created “an unprecedented state of hostility” between Iran and its Arab neighbours, raising concerns about regional stability.

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Officials from the six member states requesting the meeting have expressed particular concern over the security of civilian populations and critical infrastructure in the Gulf, emphasizing the need for diplomatic and multilateral efforts to prevent further escalation.

Analysts say the emergency meeting could set the stage for coordinated statements, sanctions, or appeals to the United Nations to address Iran’s actions. The Arab League’s response is being closely watched, as tensions between Iran and its Gulf neighbours continue to mount alongside ongoing US-Israeli operations.

The videoconference will also focus on strategies for protecting member states from cross-border attacks and strengthening regional security arrangements. With the conflict showing no immediate signs of abating, observers warn that diplomatic engagement within the Arab League will be critical to preventing further escalation.

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