Gulf States Call for UN Debate on Iran's Missile Strikes

0:00This is Global News Today. Every region, every story, every day. Gulf states have called for an urgent debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva over Iran's missile and drone strikes on civilians and energy sites across the Middle East. Documents show attacks hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. These strikes come amid an expanding conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran now in its third week. Iran has retaliated by targeting energy facilities and closing the Strait of Hormuz, which has driven up global energy prices and raised inflation, worries. Meanwhile, the Gulf countries describe the attacks as unprovoked, noting they assured Iran their lands would not host any anti-Iran operations. The strikes have caused serious risks to international peace, security, and human rights. In response, the Gulf states proposed a draft resolution that strongly condemns the actions.

1:01It demands Iran halt strikes on civilian infrastructure and ships in the Strait of Hormuz right away, plus pay reparations for damage to people, facilities, and the environment. The Human Rights Council has received the request and is now working on a date for the debate, according to its president. This story is shared with support from our sponsor, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.