Geneva — The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is holding an urgent session on Wednesday to discuss the repercussions of recent Iranian attacks on Jordan and Arab Gulf states.
In a statement released Tuesday, the Council noted that a group of nations will present a draft resolution regarding "the recent Iranian military aggression against Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia." The resolution highlights that these attacks targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure, resulting in the loss of innocent lives.
Key Highlights of the Diplomatic Move:
• The Request: Member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) formally requested this emergency session last Thursday to address strikes against civilian targets and energy infrastructure across the Middle East.
• The Nature of Attacks: A diplomatic memorandum described the attacks—carried out via ballistic missiles and drones—as a "grave concern for international peace and security" due to their severe impact on human rights.
• Gulf Position: The memo emphasized that the attacks were "unjustified," particularly as Gulf states had previously affirmed that their territories would not be used to launch strikes against Iran.
The Proposed Draft Resolution:
The draft resolution includes
several critical demands:
1. Condemnation: Strong denunciation of the military aggression.
2. Immediate Cessation: A call for Iran to immediately stop targeting civilian infrastructure and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
3. Reparations: A demand for compensation for civilian and environmental damages caused by the hostilities.
