Geneva: The State of Qatar has reiterated its strongest condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting its territory and other countries with missiles and drones. These actions are seen as a blatant violation of national sovereignty and a direct threat to civilian safety and security, as well as a breach of international law and the UN Charter. This development marks a significant escalation that threatens regional security and stability.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah, the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva, delivered a statement during an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran. This dialogue was part of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Dr. Al Muftah welcomed the Security Council's adoption of Resolution 2817, which condemns Iranian attacks on several countries in the region, reaffirms respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and rejects the targeting of civilians and vital infrastructure.
Dr. Al Muftah highlighted that the deliberate targeting of civilian facilities, residential areas, and civilians constitutes a severe violation of international humanitarian and human rights laws. She expressed deep concern over the continuation of these acts, stating that they are intolerable. Such targeting of a state not involved in the conflict, and without its consent for the use of its territory or airspace, is a serious breach of international law that impacts international peace, security, and fundamental rights, including rights to life, education, health, security, and development.
The Permanent Representative emphasized that Qatar reserves its full right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter to defend its sovereignty and security. She reiterated Qatar's call for an immediate cessation of escalation, urging a return to dialogue and the exercise of wisdom to preserve regional security and stability.