The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, has issued a sharp condemnation of Iran's continued missile and drone attacks against Arab Gulf states, attacks he says have persisted even after the ceasefire agreement reached between Washington and Tehran.
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi © Mena Today
The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, has issued a sharp condemnation of Iran's continued missile and drone attacks against Arab Gulf states, attacks he says have persisted even after the ceasefire agreement reached between Washington and Tehran.
"Iran's continuation of these attacks after the agreement reflects an unacceptable hostile approach," Al Yamahi declared, calling on Tehran to fully honour the terms of the truce and respect the principles of good neighbourliness.
While welcoming the US-Iran ceasefire, the Arab Parliament's Speaker made clear that the Gulf states expect more than a bilateral arrangement concluded over their heads.
Arab states, as the parties most directly affected by the regional security situation, must be full and participating partners in any future arrangements or understandings, he stressed.
Al Yamahi also drew a firm red line on the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as "a vital artery for the global economy" and warning that any threat to its security constitutes a direct threat to international stability, not merely a regional concern.
The message from the Arab Parliament was pointed: a ceasefire that Iran continues to violate, and from which Gulf states were sidelined, is not the foundation for lasting peace.
The Arab Parliament is the legislative body of the Arab League.
US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech on Tuesday to make the case for his war on Iran, arguing he has prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warning that he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if no deal is reached to end the conflict.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Tuesday described Yemen's Houthi rebels as a "terrorist militia," accusing them of targeting Mecca, after Riyadh said the Iran-backed fighters had launched an attack on the holy city on Thursday.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the UN General Assembly but saying he believed a deal would be done after the US midterm elections in November.
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