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Gulf States Demand UN Action Against Iran's Strikes

3/19/2026

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Gulf states urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to debate Iran's missile and drone strikes as unprovoked.
The strikes, part of Iran's retaliation amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict, target energy and civilian infrastructure.
Gulf states' draft resolution condemns Iran and calls for an immediate halt to the strikes and for reparations.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, affecting energy prices.
UN Council is considering when to hold the debate.

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Gulf states urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to debate Iran's missile and drone strikes as unprovoked.
The strikes, part of Iran's retaliation amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict, target energy and civilian infrastructure.
Gulf states' draft resolution condemns Iran and calls for an immediate halt to the strikes and for reparations.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, affecting energy prices.
UN Council is considering when to hold the debate.