Bahrain refutes false Iranian claims at UN on behalf of GCC

TDT | New York

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Bahrain, representing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has formally rejected false and misleading claims by Iran at the United Nations, condemning Tehran’s attacks on GCC countries as clear violations of international law and the UN Charter.

The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain, acting as President of the 46th Session of the GCC Ministerial Council, submitted a letter to Ambassador Mike Waltz, President of the UN Security Council for March, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The communication included detailed evidence refuting allegations made by Iran’s representative during a UN press briefing and in correspondence to the Security Council.

The letter affirmed that Iran’s attacks using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, and fighter aircraft constitute a blatant breach of international law. It stressed that Iran’s invocation of Article 51 of the UN Charter is an unfounded attempt to justify aggression, violating the prohibition on the use of force against state sovereignty and territorial integrity. Despite repeated assurances by GCC countries that their territories would not be used to launch attacks on Iran, Tehran has continued operations targeting the region, in violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter.

The communication also rejected Iran’s claim that its strikes target only military installations, noting that most attacks struck critical civilian infrastructure and endangered millions of civilians. It emphasised that Iran bears full responsibility for all injuries, losses, and ongoing damages resulting from these attacks.

The letter praised GCC air defence forces for intercepting the attacks, welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s stance, and urged the Security Council to take decisive measures to compel Iran to cease violations. It reaffirmed the GCC states’ right to self-defence and to protect their territories, people, and sovereignty under international law.