Geneva (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – March 17, 2026) United Arab Emirates He reiterated his categorical rejection of any justifications provided by the Iranians government Regarding the hostile escalation against the countries of the region, he stressed that such allegations are nothing but attempts to mislead the international community to justify its unjustified and illegal aggression against the countries of the region. United Arab Emirates And the countries of the region.
the United Arab Emirates He stressed that targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law and undermines international efforts to enhance regional security and stability.
The statement was delivered by Jamal Al Musharreh, Permanent Representative of the United Nations Arab Emirates to United Nations The Office and other international organizations in GenevaDuring the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran And the independent international fact-finding mission Iran At the current session of the Human Rights Council Geneva.
He added that this ongoing, unjustified aggression has been ongoing for 17 days United Arab EmiratesThe Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Hashemite Kingdom JordanAnd it was received strong condemnation from International community through history United Nations Security Council accuracy 2817, and 136 co-sponsored it United Nations Member States, which invites Iran To stop these attacks immediately.
the accuracy It stresses that these actions constitute a violation of international law and a serious threat to international peace and security. It requires it Iran An immediate and unconditional cessation of any provocations or threats against neighboring countries, including through the use of their agents in the region. It sends a clear and unified message that the international community will not tolerate attacks on state sovereignty or the deliberate targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure. the accuracy He also emphasizes this Iran He bears full responsibility for everyone Damage and damage to affected countries as a a result for its unlawful armed attacks.
Al-Musharkh pointed out that despite the sincere and responsible efforts made by… United Arab Emirates And the countries of the region until the last moment to prevent the outbreak of war, Iran He chose to isolate himself from Her neighbors.
He also emphasized United Arab EmiratesIt completely rejects the characterization contained in the report of the Special Rapporteur and the fact-finding mission, and describes these attacks as “retaliatory strikes.”
He stressed that this characterization lacks any legal or factual basis and provides an unjustified pretext for acts of aggression that are considered unlawful under international law. He also stressed that any attempts to characterize or justify this aggression under any pretext would set a dangerous precedent that contradicts the principles of the international system based on respect for the sovereignty of states.
Al-Musharkh added that the Iranian attacks on… United Arab Emirates It constitutes a serious violation of human rights and an act of brutal and unprovoked aggression against the international community United Arab EmiratesAnd undermine international efforts aimed at maintaining global peace and security. He called on the Human Rights Council to fulfill its responsibilities by describing these violations in a way that accurately reflects their nature and seriousness and is consistent with international law and established facts.
He pointed out that these attacks targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure, and resulted in the killing of seven people and the injury of 145 others, in flagrant violation of the country’s sovereignty and the principles of the United Nations Charter. United Nations Charter and international law.
He stressed that these attacks expose citizens and residents to danger, threaten regional stability, the security of international navigation and global supply chains, and directly affect the global economy, which is closely linked to the security and stability of the region.
In his closing speech, Jamal Al-Musharrekh stressed that: United Arab Emirates It reaffirms its full right to take everyone Take the necessary measures to preserve its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity, and to ensure the safety of its citizens and residents, in accordance with its right to self-defense under international law and Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. United Nations.
Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran It is one of the independent mechanisms of the Human Rights Council, charged with monitoring the human rights situation in the country Iran Submitting periodic reports and recommendations to the Council. Independent international fact-finding mission Iran It was also established by the Council accuracy To investigate alleged human rights violations in Iran Collect and document relevant evidence and information.