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Gulf Nations Seek UN Condemnation of Iran After Intercepting 1,000+ Attacks

Gulf Cooperation Council countries have announced they collectively intercepted over 954 Iranian missiles, 2,500 drones, and 17 aircraft. Bahrain's envoy stated these attacks targeted civilian infrastructure, disturbing trade and impacting the global economy. The GCC and Jordan have proposed a UN Security Council resolution to condemn Iran, though its adoption is uncertain due to potential Russian and Chinese vetoes. The UAE emphasized its defense prevented significant loss of life despite Iran's attacks after clear warnings.

Key Points: Gulf States Intercept 954 Iranian Missiles, Seek UN Action

  • GCC intercepted 954 missiles & 2500 drones
  • Attacks targeted civilian infrastructure
  • Draft UN resolution faces Russian veto
  • UAE defended against Iranian strikes
  • Strikes affected people from 25 countries
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Gulf nations call for UNSC condemnation of Iran; say they intercepted 954 missiles, 2,500 drones, 17 planes

GCC nations reveal intercepting 954 missiles, 2500 drones from Iran, push for UNSC condemnation citing attacks on civilian infrastructure.

"no force of hate or extremism will ever change the UAE model of tolerance - Mohamed Abushahab"

United Nations, March 12

The Gulf Cooperation Council countries have collectively intercepted more than 954 Iranian missiles, 2,500 drones, and 17 aircraft, Bahrain's Permanent Representative Jamal Fares Alrowaiei said, announcing a move to seek a Security Council condemnation of Tehran.

He said that the attacks on the six-member GCC are "disturbing trade and maritime routes, having an impact on regional and international economy, affecting everyone."

The Iranian attacks were targeting "residential buildings and areas, food distribution facilities, airport, ports, energy installation and critical civilian infrastructure", he said, speaking to reporters alongside other GCC diplomats outside the Council chambers on Wednesday (local times).

Bahrain is currently an elected member of the Council

The resolution, proposed by the GCC countries and Jordan, is scheduled to be taken up by the Council later on Monday.

If it comes to a vote, its adoption would depend on Russia and, perhaps, China, which have veto powers.

Moscow is likely to block the resolution, especially because the draft does not say anything about the US and Israel, which launched the initial attack last month.

United Arab Emirates Permanent Representative Mohamed Abushahab said that even though the UAE made "crystal clear that our land, airspace and territorial waters would not be used to attack Iran", Tehran went ahead to attack his country.

The UAE deployed its defence resources to confront them, and "without those capabilities one can only imagine the damage and loss of lives that would have resulted from Iran's reckless and unlawful attack", he said.

The people who were affected by the Iranian strikes came from 25 countries, he said.

His message to Iran, he said, was "no force of hate or extremism will ever change the UAE model of tolerance and mutual coexistence".

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke on Tuesday with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and "expressed deep concern at the regional spill-over and the impact of the ongoing conflict on the global economy".

Guterres' Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said during the call, "he recalled the need for all sides to fully respect international law and international humanitarian law, as well as to refrain from any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure".

The secretary-general had earlier met envoys of the GCC countries and had a phone call with Qatar's Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

(Arul Louis can be contacted at arul.l@ians.in)

- IANS

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Priya S
My brother works in Dubai. We were so worried when the attacks happened. Glad the UAE's defense systems worked. It's scary to think of the damage if those missiles had hit. The safety of millions of Indian expats in the Gulf is always on our minds. 🙏
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Rahul R
The article mentions the draft doesn't say anything about US/Israel's initial attack. A bit one-sided, no? Condemnation should be for all aggressors to have any moral weight. The UNSC seems to act only when Western interests aren't directly involved.
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Sarah B
Attacking civilian infrastructure like airports and food distribution is unacceptable, full stop. It violates every norm. The international community needs a united response. Hope India's diplomatic channels are actively engaging with all sides to de-escalate.
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Aman W
Russia will block it for sure. The veto power makes the UNSC so ineffective sometimes. Meanwhile, oil prices will keep fluctuating and we'll pay more for petrol. This conflict is hitting our pockets directly. Yaar, can't they talk it out?
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Nisha Z
The UAE model of tolerance mentioned here is real. It's a peaceful hub for people from all over, including us Indians. Targeting such a place is just wrong. Hope the message of coexistence wins over extremism.

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