Morocco on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as “heinous attacks” carried out by Iran against several Arab countries, during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Speaking on behalf of Morocco, Ambassador Omar Zniber, the kingdom’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, said the actions constituted a “flagrant violation” of the sovereignty of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, and posed an unacceptable threat to regional security and stability.
Zniber recalled that King Mohammed VI had expressed Morocco’s full solidarity with the affected countries, adding that such acts undermine efforts by Gulf states to engage with Iran and promote regional stability.
He also accused Iran of pursuing a broader pattern of destabilizing activities, including support for extremist and separatist groups in the region, as well as posing threats to the territorial integrity of Arab states.
Morocco further condemned the targeting of civilian areas and critical infrastructure through missile and drone attacks, as well as strikes affecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Zniber said Rabat supports measures adopted by the International Maritime Organization to safeguard freedom of navigation in the area.
The ambassador welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and expressed Morocco’s full backing for a draft resolution before the Human Rights Council addressing the issue.
The draft resolution, co-sponsored by Morocco, strongly condemns what it describes as “unjustified” Iranian attacks against several Gulf countries and Jordan. It also raises concerns over strikes targeting civilians and vital infrastructure, including energy, transport, water and food systems, highlighting their serious impact on human rights, particularly for vulnerable populations.
The text underscores the broader regional and global repercussions of the military escalation, especially disruptions to maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz, which affect supply chains, food security and living conditions worldwide. It also reaffirms support for the sovereignty of the targeted states and their right to self-defense, while condemning any violations of freedom of navigation and energy infrastructure.
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