New york: The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations, on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and as President of the 46th Session of the GCC Ministerial Council, has submitted a letter to the United Nations Security Council President, Ambassador Mike Waltz, and UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres. The letter addresses claims made by Iran's representative to the United Nations.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the letter contains evidence countering the allegations made by the Iranian representative during a UN press briefing, as well as statements in a separate letter from Iran to the Security Council. The GCC states assert that Iran's attacks on GCC countries using various military means violate international law and the UN Charter.
The communication criticizes Iran's use of Article 51 of the UN Charter as a justification for aggression, noting that Iran's military actions continue despite GCC efforts to avoid escalation. These actions, targeting GCC states, breach Article 2(4) of the UN Charter.
The letter disputes Iran's claim that its attacks were limited to military targets, stating that civilian infrastructure, including airports and energy facilities, has been targeted. Iran's characterization of certain targets as "legitimate" is also rejected, with the letter emphasizing that Article 51 cannot justify such attacks.
Iran is held accountable for all damages and harm caused by these attacks. The GCC states commend their air defence for intercepting the Iranian attacks, protecting civilians and national security.
The letter appreciates the UN Secretary-General's stance and global condemnation of Iran's actions. It calls for the Security Council to condemn Iran's violations of international law.
Finally, the letter reaffirms the GCC's commitment to the UN Charter and their right to self-defence, emphasizing measures to ensure regional security and protect national interests.