Geneva, March 25 (SANA) The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday strongly condemning the blatant military attacks launched by Iran against the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During a high-stakes session in Geneva, the Council demanded an immediate cessation of all “unjustified” hostilities targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.
The session was convened following a formal request by Bahrain, representing the GCC and Jordan, to address the wave of Iranian strikes that began on February 28. These attacks have intensified as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its fourth week.
Bahrain: Civil Infrastructure Under Fire
Abdullah Abdullatif Abdullah, Bahrain‘s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, testified that his country continues to face military assaults that violate the UN Charter and international law. He highlighted that these strikes have struck civilian areas, leading to numerous casualties and significant damage to vital service facilities.
“Targeting civilian objects and critical infrastructure is a clear violation of international rules,” Abdullah stated. He noted that the constant threat has disrupted public life, forcing institutions to transition to remote work as a precautionary safety measure for the population.
UAE: Rhetoric vs. Reality
Jamal al-Musharakh, the UAE‘s Permanent Representative, echoed these condemnations, emphasizing that the UAE has never permitted its airspace to be used for strikes against Iran. He pointed out the stark contradiction between Tehran’s “good neighborly” rhetoric and its actions on the ground, which include justifying strikes on airports, seaports, oil installations, and tourism sites.
The resolution underscores that such military escalations directly impede the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, primarily the right to life and personal safety. As regional tensions remain at a breaking point, this UN move marks a significant diplomatic shift in holding regional actors accountable for the spillover of the ongoing tri-lateral war.
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