Ghobash: Iran issue linked to constitutional philosophy

April 18, 2026 / 5:38 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: Saqr Ghobash said that an accurate understanding of regional tensions requires examining the foundations of the Iranian constitution, which he said was built on a vision extending beyond national borders.

Remarks at Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly

In comments during the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, he said the issue is not a reaction to recent statements but rooted in long-standing constitutional principles since the establishment of the Iranian revolution.

References to Iranian constitution articles

Ghobash pointed to provisions in the Iranian constitution, saying articles including Article 154, Article 11, and Article 150 reflect a political and ideological framework that extends beyond state borders and assigns a transnational role to the revolution.

Contradiction with international system

He said this vision conflicts with the modern international system, which is based on respect for sovereignty, legal equality between states, and the preservation of national stability.

Call for respect of sovereignty

Ghobash stressed that the core concern lies in the contradiction between the nation-state system and transnational revolutionary ideology, adding that GCC states have the right to clearly state their position on this issue.

Emphasis on regional stability

He concluded by calling for respect for the sovereignty of states and their peoples, including the Iranian people, to build their future within their national institutions without external interference or regional destabilisation.