In a message addressed to Muslims worldwide and the governments of Islamic countries, Larijani said Iran came under attack during negotiations in what he described as an attempt by Washington and Israel to dismantle the country. Larijani said that, aside from limited political statements, Islamic countries had not stood by Iran during the conflict, leaving Tehran to face the war alone. He directly criticised Muslim governments for failing to respond to Iran’s calls, quoting a saying attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Iranian official also targeted Gulf and regional countries hosting American military facilities, rejecting objections raised by those governments after Iran struck US and Israeli-linked interests on their soil. Which side are you on?”He urged regional governments to reconsider their alliances, warning that the United States was unreliable and describing Israel as an enemy of the Muslim world.

Source: The Express Tribune March 17, 2026 12:37 UTC