Saudi Arabia welcomes the Security Council resolution condemning Iranian aggression
Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Security Council resolution against Iranian aggression
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s profound welcome of the adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2817. This historic resolution, jointly submitted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, represents a decisive step in confronting regional threats. The resolution condemns in the strongest terms the heinous attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the territories of the Gulf States and Jordan, deeming them a flagrant violation of international law.
Details of the decision and condemnation of targeting civilians
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the Kingdom's welcome of the resolution is consistent with its provisions, which highlight the gravity of targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure. The resolution clearly noted the civilian casualties and the damage inflicted on infrastructure and civilian buildings as a result of these attacks. It also expressed full international solidarity with the affected countries and their people, emphasizing that such acts constitute a serious and direct threat to international peace and security.
Regional context and the importance of the diplomatic decision
These developments come at a highly sensitive regional juncture, as the Middle East has witnessed a continuous escalation of tensions in recent years due to regional interventions and the use of proxies to destabilize neighboring countries. The significance of this resolution lies in its unprecedented international consensus rejecting Iranian aggression and its international documentation of these violations. The unified diplomatic efforts of the Gulf states and Jordan within the United Nations reflect a shared vision for protecting Arab national security and place the international community before its legal and moral responsibilities to deter any transgressions that threaten the stability of this vital region of the global economy.
Demanding an immediate halt to Iranian attacks
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the broad international support for the resolution, which included explicit international condemnations of these brutal Iranian attacks. The Security Council demanded an immediate and unconditional cessation of these attacks. It also stressed the need to end all forms of provocation or threats against neighboring countries, including the financing and military support of Iran and the use of proxies and armed militias in the region.
The Kingdom's right to legitimately defend its sovereignty
In closing, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its unequivocal support for the provisions of the UN resolution, emphasizing its full and legitimate right to take all necessary measures to protect its national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The Kingdom clarified that deterring aggression and protecting its citizens and residents is a top priority, based on international laws and norms, and as explicitly recognized in Article 51 of the UN Charter, which guarantees the right of self-defense to member states.
