Arab Foreign Ministers Issue Historic Decision Against Iran

Arab foreign ministers adopted at the conclusion of their emergency video conference meeting on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) a historic resolution holding Iran fully responsible for attacks targeting Arab states and demanding full compensation. The resolution condemned Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, considering it a flagrant violation of international law and the principle of freedom of navigation. The list of affected countries included Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq. Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani considered that Tehran's actions disrupted global maritime navigation and threatened food, energy, and medical supplies security, demanding Iran bear full international responsibility.