Riyadh, March 12 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution condemning the treacherous Iranian military operations against the GCC states and Jordan.

He emphasized that this international condemnation, achieved through unprecedented international consensus, serves as blatant evidence of Iran's violation of international laws, norms, and UN charters by targeting civilians, civilian objects, and infrastructure across the Council states and Jordan.

"The adoption of the resolution by 136 states demonstrates the international community's full conviction regarding the gross violation posed by Iranian aggressions against the sovereignty of the GCC member states and Jordan, affirming their legal right to respond in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which guarantees the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence in the event of aggression, to take all measures necessary to preserve sovereignty, security, and stability," he stated.

He further explained that the Security Council resolution underlined its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of all GCC states and Jordan. The resolution also highlighted the strategic importance of the Gulf region to international peace and security and its vital role in global economic stability, while reaffirming the right of navigation for vessels traveling to and from the ports and facilities of coastal states that are not parties to the hostilities.

In conclusion, he expressed his appreciation to the permanent representatives of the GCC states and Jordan for presenting this resolution and for their successful mobilization of international efforts to secure its adoption. (QNA)