Arab states urged to expel Iran from OIC

The Council of Gulf International Relations (COGIR) has urged Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as well as Arab and Islamic states to expel Iran from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) citing Tehran’s sponsoring of terrorism, promotion of sectarianism and damage to Muslim unity.

The announcement was made by the President of COGIR and Chairman of its Arab Society for Press and Freedom of Information Dr Tariq Al-Sheikhan.

Last Month, 11 countries wrote a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon cautioning that Iran was continuing a negative role in causing tension and instability in the region.

The letter cited Tehran’s expansionist regional policies, flagrant violations of the principle of sovereignty and constant interference in the internal affairs of Arab states.

The letter was signed by the UN ambassadors of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.