Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will host a consultative meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on Wednesday to address regional security amid the ongoing war with Iran. Representatives from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Turkey, and the UAE are expected to attend, the Turkish diplomatic source said. The high-level gathering aims to explore diplomatic solutions and reinforce stability, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has caused severe disruption to global energy supplies.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will stress the importance of negotiation and peaceful resolution during his remarks, warning that continued conflict risks long-term damage to regional relations. Turkey, a NATO member and neighbor of Iran, had previously attempted to mediate tensions between Iran and the United States before the war began. The meeting underscores the urgency of diplomatic efforts as hostilities persist across multiple fronts.
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Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry highlighted that the consultative session seeks coordinated approaches to bolster security and prevent further escalation in the Gulf and broader Middle East. Officials noted that energy markets remain highly vulnerable due to attacks on Iranian installations and retaliatory strikes across the region. Delegates are expected to discuss measures to protect critical infrastructure, ensure safe maritime transit, and restore stability for affected nations.
The war has triggered unprecedented geopolitical tensions, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks on Israel and Gulf states. Disruptions to energy supply chains and regional trade have heightened global concern, prompting international calls for dialogue and restraint. The Riyadh meeting is seen as a key opportunity for regional actors to coordinate a response and support diplomatic channels.
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Officials emphasized that this consultative gathering is part of broader multilateral efforts to maintain regional peace and stability, while addressing security challenges posed by the Iran conflict. Attendees are expected to issue recommendations to reduce civilian risk, secure energy infrastructure, and prevent further escalation that could destabilize neighboring countries and international markets.