Rabat – Morocco renewed its support for Arab countries’ sovereignty today, as Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita addressed the 165th ministerial session of the Arab League, held via videoconference, and warned that rising regional tensions could lead to wider instability if not contained.
During the ministerial meeting, Bourita said Morocco maintains a consistent line that places Arab sovereignty and regional stability at the forefront.
He linked this position to the direction set by King Mohammed VI, which, he said, guides Rabat’s response to ongoing developments.
Bourita recalled that Morocco voiced support for Gulf countries at an early stage of the Middle East crisis. He also pointed to direct contacts between the King and leaders from the region, where Morocco expressed clear condemnation of attacks that target their territorial integrity and civilian safety.
The minister described the current context as fragile, marked by repeated strikes on infrastructure such as airports, ports, and energy facilities. He said that this violence affect countries that are not part of active wars, raising concerns across the Arab world.
He warned that continued escalation could push the region toward a broader confrontation, with consequences that extend beyond the Middle East. Economic fallout has already begun to surface, he added, with pressure on trade flows and stability.
Bourita also raised questions about Iran’s role, echoing concerns shared by several Arab states over what he described as a long pattern of destabilizing actions.
Morocco called for a coordinated Arab response that rests on clarity and unity. The minister urged respect for international resolutions and demanded an immediate end to the hostility.
Bourita also backed measures that allow Arab countries to secure their territories, airspace, and maritime routes.
Rabat keeps the door open for diplomacy. Bourita said dialogue remains the most credible path to ease tensions and prevent further deterioration, confirming Morocco’s support for mediation efforts that aim to restore calm and avoid future crises.
Morocco’s position reflects a broader effort to balance firm political messaging with support for de-escalation, as the country continues to present itself as a steady voice in a tense regional landscape.
The Middle East has been engulfed in war since February 28, when joint military strikes by the US and Israel hit key Iranian military infrastructure as well as some civilian sites, marking the start of direct hostilities between Tehran and its adversaries.
Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory and US military bases and several Gulf states.
The strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which about one‑fifth of the world’s seaborne oil passes, has seen near‑closure as Iran’s actions and retaliatory moves disrupted shipping and pushed crude prices toward their highest levels on record, with markets reeling from supply fears.
US-based rights group HRANA said 3,461 people in Iran have been killed since the war began. Reports indicate that the death toll in Israel stands at 19, whereas 13 US military have been killed. Casualties continue to mount across the region as the violence intensifies without a concrete end in sight.