Overview
- The six governments, which issued the joint statement Wednesday, renewed a sweeping condemnation of Iranian attacks as violations of sovereignty and international law.
- They blamed armed groups loyal to Iran operating from Iraqi territory for strikes on regional facilities and infrastructure and urged Iraq to halt the launches at once.
- The statement reaffirmed their right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and cited UN Security Council Resolution 2817 as the legal basis.
- In Geneva, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a GCC- and Jordan-backed resolution that condemns the attacks and urges Iran to comply with Resolution 2817.
- Regional coverage described the language as a shift from earlier calls for de-escalation, with the states reserving future defensive steps to protect energy sites and shipping routes.