New york: The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations has transmitted a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council. The letter was sent on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Kingdom of Bahrain. It aims to inform the international community of the consequences of Iran's alleged unlawful aggression against the Kingdom and the broader region.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the letter asserts that missile and drone attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran since February 28, 2026, are a violation of state sovereignty and international law, including the United Nations Charter. The letter describes these actions as part of a longstanding pattern of destabilizing behavior by Iran, which includes providing arms, training, financing, and operational support to armed groups such as Al-Qaeda, the Houthi group, Hezbollah, and Iran-aligned militias and factions in Iraq.
The letter further highlights the disruption of terrorist cells and networks in several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, orchestrated by Hezbollah and Iran. These networks engaged in hostile activities with financial and logistical support, including misuse of commercial channels for illicit activities like money laundering, drug trafficking, and terrorist financing.
Regarding attacks by Iran-aligned militias from Iraq, the letter notes that GCC states have urged Iraq to take necessary measures to stop such attacks against neighboring countries.
The letter stresses that these actions violate Iran's obligations under the United Nations Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 2216 (2015), 1701 (2006), and 2817 (2026).
It also points out that Iran's support for non-state armed actors and disruption of maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz constitute a pattern of unlawful conduct aimed at undermining regional stability and international peace.
The letter concludes by warning that Iran's continued activities, whether through direct attacks or proxies, threaten regional and international peace and security and undermine the credibility of the international legal system. It calls on the Security Council to ensure Iran's compliance with international obligations, end support to armed groups, prevent the transfer of weapons, and ensure accountability for violations. The letter reaffirms the GCC states' commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and peaceful resolution of disputes, while preserving their right to self-defense as per Article 51 of the Charter.