Oman voices profound concern, condemns escalation following US airstrikes on Iran

A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry has expressed profound concern and condemnation over the escalation resulting from the direct airstrikes conducted by the United States’ on sites within the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Sultanate of Oman deplores this illegal aggression and calls for immediate and comprehensive de-escalation.

The spokesperson warned that the US action threaten to expand the scope of the conflict and constitutes a serious violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force and the violation of the national sovereignty of states.

Furthermore, international law and the United Nations Charter guarantee nations the legitimate right to pursue nuclear programmes for peaceful purposes under the supervision and oversight of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in accordance with international protocols, including the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit targeting nuclear facilities due the risks of contamination and radiation.

This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click here.