Iranian attacks amount to violation of sovereignty, Gulf states tell UN

"To target a neighbour is a violation of the principles of good neighbourly relations. To target a mediator betrays all efforts aimed at peace and undermines any constructive initiative. To target states that are not party to the hostilities amounts to unacceptable and unjustifiable attacks that cannot be passed over in silence."

"These attacks amount to a great source of concern for us, and we can no longer remain silent. To attack the electricity and desalination plants also involves serious environmental consequences and undermines rights that should be guaranteed by human rights provisions."

"The Gulf was seeing an existential threat to international and regional security, with the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz being a source of great concern, given the dire consequences it can have on the economy and supply routes."

Gulf Cooperation Council representatives condemned Iranian attacks during a UN Human Rights Council meeting, asserting these actions violate state sovereignty and international law. The UN rights chief warned of impending catastrophe as the US-Israel conflict with Iran escalates. Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait expressed deep concerns over the implications of these attacks on peace, security, and human rights. They highlighted the environmental impact of targeting infrastructure and the economic threats posed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for urgent action.

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