Iran using diplomacy to ‘manage crises, gain time,’ Bahrain tells UN Security Council
Bahrain's UN envoy accused Iran of using diplomacy as a stalling tactic while continuing to launch attacks against Gulf states. The statement was made during a UN Security Council meeting regarding the implementation of nuclear non-proliferation resolutions.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the challenges of maintaining regional security through international agreements.
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NEW YORK CITY: Bahrain’s UN envoy has accused Iran of using diplomatic agreements to “manage crises and gain time” while attacking Gulf states.</p>
Jamal Al-Rowaiei was speaking in the Security Council on Friday as it reviews the latest report on implementation of Resolution 2231, an endorsement of the JCPOA in 2015.</p>
The meeting, held under the non-proliferation agenda item, was requested by Bahrain and the Council’s five European members — Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia and the UK. It addressed the secretary-general’s 21st report on the implementation of the resolution.</p>
Al-Rowaiei said the region has, since Feb. 28, witnessed one of the most dangerous waves of escalation in its modern history as a result of what he described as Iran’s brutal, unjustified attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan, using ballistic missiles and drones to target civilian objects, energy facilities and vital infrastructure.</p>
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