Cairo: The Council of Arab Information Ministers has emphasized the critical role of media in raising public awareness about the realities of Iranian aggression against certain Arab countries. The Council highlighted the necessity for Arab media outlets to actively inform both Arab and international audiences about the facts concerning Iranian attacks on member states, cautioning against misleading rumors and narratives that could incite discord among Arab populations.

According to Union of OIC News Agencies, this statement was presented by the Arab Republic of Egypt, through its Ministry of State for Information, and subsequently endorsed by Arab States amidst ongoing regional developments. The Council specifically addressed the concerning military actions, threats, and provocations by Iran directed at several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

The Council commended Arab media outlets for their professional and responsible reporting of events, which highlighted the resilience and unity of Arab societies and their governments in the face of these aggressions. The ministers called upon all media forms, both traditional and digital, to continue raising awareness about these developments, emphasizing that the Iranian actions represent unjust aggression against peaceful countries.

The statement further detailed that the Iranian attacks predominantly targeted civilian facilities and infrastructure, affecting the security of citizens and residents alike. The Council urged media outlets to avoid conflating the situation with the broader conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, stressing the importance of maintaining focus on the specific aggression against Arab states.

Additionally, the Council appealed to social media users across Arab nations to remain vigilant against rumors that could sow discord, reinforcing the need for Arab unity in confronting aggression. The Council called for strengthened cooperation between Arab media entities to ensure accurate dissemination of information based on official and credible sources.

The statement concluded with a call for comprehensive Arab collaboration to inform global audiences about the Iranian violations of Arab sovereignty and to engage with international media to counter false narratives being promoted.