Several Arab countries on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, following 12 days of military escalation between the two countries.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hailed the announcement, praising the efforts made to de-escalate tensions. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that all parties would commit to de-escalation and refrain from the use of force, stressing that this agreement could help restore security and stability in the region.
For its part, Egypt described the announcement as “a major development” in efforts to contain the regional escalation, noting that the agreement could serve as a “turning point” toward ending military confrontations between Israel and Iran.
In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the move represents a genuine opportunity to end the escalation and attacks, while fostering a climate conducive to the resumption of political and diplomatic efforts.
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its stance calling for restraint, political solutions, and dialogue, and for sparing the region from further conflicts that hinder its development and threaten the security of its people. The UAE reiterated its commitment to working with regional and international partners to lay the foundations for peace and promote security, stability, and development in the region and globally.
In Ramallah, the Palestinian Presidency welcomed the agreement and the efforts made to defuse the conflict, noting that it represents an important step toward restoring security and enhancing stability in the region through diplomatic means and in accordance with international law.
The Kingdom of Jordan also welcomed the ceasefire announcement, saying it would help ease the serious escalation the region is experiencing.
In a statement, the spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the press that the Hashemite Kingdom stresses the need to uphold the agreement “to shield the region from the consequences of further deterioration and to adopt dialogue and diplomacy as the means to address all crises in line with international law and the UN Charter.”
The Kingdom of Bahrain also welcomed the comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, calling it a positive development likely to end the war and lead to regional peace and stability.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “total ceasefire,” paving the way for the “official end” of the war between the two countries.
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