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Australia condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries
Australia condemned Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on Gulf states and Jordan and joined the urgent debate at the United Nations with many other like-minded countries.
The UN’s immediate debate focused on a resolution introduced by a group of countries to discuss Iran’s “recent military offensive against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates” and its “targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure resulting in the loss of innocent lives.”
In a statement read by Australia’s ambassador to the UN last night, Clare WalshAustralia said:
We reiterate our call on Iran and its proxies to immediately stop such attacks. Australia stands in solidarity with the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan and affirms its support for their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity; including co-sponsoring their decisions; We recognize the profound impact Iran’s actions have on civilian populations in the region.
Australia continues to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law to protect civilians, including humanitarian personnel.
The statement did not mention US or Iranian actions.
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Australia condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries
Australia condemned Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on Gulf states and Jordan and joined the urgent debate at the United Nations with many other like-minded countries.
The UN’s immediate debate focused on a resolution introduced by a group of countries to discuss Iran’s “recent military offensive against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates” and its “targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure resulting in the loss of innocent lives.”
In a statement read by Australia’s ambassador to the UN last night, Clare WalshAustralia said:
We reiterate our call on Iran and its proxies to immediately stop such attacks. Australia stands in solidarity with the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan and affirms its support for their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity; including co-sponsoring their decisions; We recognize the profound impact Iran’s actions have on civilian populations in the region.
Australia continues to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law to protect civilians, including humanitarian personnel.
The statement did not mention actions by the United States or Iran.
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Australia condemned Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on Gulf states and Jordan and joined the urgent debate at the United Nations with many other like-minded countries. More details in a moment.
There is more pessimism this morning about the worsening economic impact of the Iran war and how it threatens fuel shortages and higher food prices. More to come, but today we’ll also be treated to breaking economic news involving the Central Bank’s deputy governor. Christopher Kent A man speaking in Sydney this morning may hold insights into how the crisis is being seen at Martin Place. National accounts are released later in the morning and the OECD interim economic outlook arrives this evening.
