Cairo: Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran on a two-week ceasefire, describing it as an important step in the right direction to prevent the region from sliding into catastrophic scenarios.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Aboul Gheit stressed the need for Iran to immediately halt all military attacks, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime navigation, and ensure the security of energy supplies.
He emphasized that any future arrangements between the United States and Iran must safeguard the interests of Arab Gulf states affected by Iranian attacks, respect their sovereignty, and take into account their security requirements.
Spokesperson Gamal Roshdy conveyed the secretary-general's reaffirmation that regional security is indivisible and that the principles outlined in the joint Arab vision for security and cooperation remain the foundation for sustainable peace.