Geneva: The State of Kuwait issued a strong warning today regarding ongoing Iranian aggression, emphasizing that continued international silence is unacceptable. This aggression is seen as a violation of international laws and conventions, posing a threat of escalation in the region.
According to Emirates News Agency, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayen, Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, urged the global community to adopt a decisive stance to halt these actions. He stressed the importance of safeguarding regional and societal peace from the risks of dangerous escalation during an emergency session of the Human Rights Council, convened at the request of the Gulf Group and Jordan.
The ambassador highlighted that Iranian violations have reached a critical level, making silence unsustainable. The regional situation is described as catastrophic due to ongoing breaches of international conventions and human rights laws.
Al-Hayen noted that the aggressive conduct undermines efforts made by Kuwait and other regional countries to foster good relations and build trust over the years. He stated that this behavior poses a threat to regional and international peace and security.
He cited attacks on oil refineries, gas fields, and vital infrastructure, including a recent attack on Kuwait International Airport. These actions, he stated, constitute systematic economic aggression aimed at hindering capabilities and disrupting development.
The ambassador also mentioned threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which also threaten global food and medical security. This violates Article 11 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Al-Hayen reaffirmed Kuwait's right to self-defense and the protection of its citizens and resources in line with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. He called on member states to support a draft resolution submitted by the Gulf Group, which outlines the minimum legitimate demands of regional states in response to these criminal attacks against Kuwait.
