OIC condemns Israeli war on Iran but makes no mention of US strike

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said on Sunday it would form a ministerial contact group to engage with international and regional actors to support de-escalation efforts and “stop the aggression against Iran.”

In a joint statement following a meeting of foreign ministers in Istanbul, the 57-member group condemned “the aggression of Israel” but made no reference to overnight US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.

In a separate statement on Sunday, the OIC's General Secretariat expressed "deep concern" over US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

"The US strikes are a dangerous escalation that could lead to heightened tensions and threaten regional security, peace, and stability," the statement read.