The United Arab Emirates said Iran had been responsible for the attacks, but Tehran on Tuesday denied involvement.
“Ms. DiCarlo stressed that since the start of the conflict on February 28, the Secretary-General condemned all illegal attacks in the Middle East and beyond.“, said.
Diplomatic engagement in progress
In addition, UN chief António Guterres has also stressed that Security Council resolution 2817 (2026) “must be respected and civilians and civilian infrastructure protected.”
The resolution, adopted in March, came in the wake of Iranian attacks on several neighboring countries.
Dujarric said the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East conflict, Jean Arnault, is continuing diplomatic consultations in the region and was scheduled to meet with the Turkish Foreign Minister on Wednesday.
He stressed that “The United Nations remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive and lasting resolution of this conflict..”
Regional security threatened: Bahrain
The Security Council meeting was requested by Bahrain following Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates that affected an oil terminal in Fujairah, causing damage and civilian casualties.
The Ambassadors of both countries followed up with the press prior to the meeting.
Bahrain’s ambassador, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, said the “egregious attacks” were “part of a deliberate and escalating pattern of destabilizing behavior that threatens the security and stability of the Gulf region.”
They also marked a “clear violation” of resolution 2817 (2026) “and further demonstrate Iran’s continued non-compliance with that resolution.”
No ‘isolated incident’: United Arab Emirates
UAE Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab told reporters that Iran launched 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles or drones) that caused a fire in the Fujairah oil industrial zone that affected critical civilian energy infrastructure.
“UAE air defenses successfully intercepted most of these threats, limiting damage. However, three civilians were injured,” he said.
He stressed that “this is not an isolated incident”, since the United Arab Emirates “has intercepted more than 500 ballistic missiles, almost 30 cruise missiles and more than 2,000 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran” since February 28, when the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz began.
Ships continue to be attacked
Additionally, commercial vessels in the key shipping corridor continue to come under attack.
“And what happens in the Strait of Hormuz does not stay in the Strait of Hormuz,” he said. “It affects energy markets, supply chains, food prices and economic stability around the world.”
The UAE ambassador called on the Security Council “to act decisively in response to Iran’s violations and the clear threat they pose to international peace and security,” emphasizing that “this is why this moment is important.”
Meanwhile, the International Maritime Organization (IOM) confirmed on Tuesday an attack on a French ship, the San Antonio, in the Strait of Hormuz, in which eight sailors were injured.
The agency has confirmed 32 incidents and 10 deaths to date.