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The Kingdom of Morocco, on Wednesday, March 25th, in Geneva during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, renewed its strongest condemnation of the heinous attacks launched by Iran against a number of brotherly Arab countries, namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.
The Ambassador, the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Omar Zniber, affirmed in a speech delivered on his behalf during an urgent discussion dedicated to this issue, that "this blatant aggression constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of these brotherly Arab countries, and an unacceptable threat to regional security and stability."
In this context, he recalled that His Majesty King Mohammed VI had expressed the Kingdom's full solidarity with all the countries concerned, highlighting that these actions undermine the sincere efforts made by the brotherly Gulf countries to cooperate with the Iranian side in order to enhance regional stability.
Mr. Zniber pointed out that this aggression also falls within the framework of "an ongoing plan of hostile activities aimed at destabilization," including "the direct support provided by Iran to extremist and separatist groups across the region," as well as "direct threats to the territorial integrity of the brotherly Arab countries."
He added that "Morocco condemns the targeting of civilian areas and infrastructure through Iranian missile attacks and drones."
He affirmed that the Kingdom also strongly condemns the attacks launched by Iran against commercial maritime transport in the Strait of Hormuz, and actively supports the measures adopted by the International Maritime Organization to restore freedom of navigation in the region."
In conclusion, the ambassador praised the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, expressing Morocco's full support for the draft resolution presented to the Human Rights Council on this issue.
This resolution, which Morocco co-sponsored, strongly condemns the attacks, described as "unjustified," launched by Iran against a number of Gulf countries and Jordan.
It also expresses deep concern about the strikes that targeted civilians and vital infrastructure, such as energy, transportation, water, and food, highlighting their serious repercussions on human rights, especially for vulnerable groups.
The draft resolution also emphasized the regional and international repercussions of military escalation, particularly the disruptions affecting maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz, which impact supply chains, food security, and living conditions globally.
It also reaffirms support for the sovereignty of the targeted countries and recognizes their right to legitimate self-defense, and condemns any violation of freedom of navigation and energy infrastructure.
