In a statement that contained no mention of actions by the #US or #Iran, #Australia has condemned #Iran’s indiscriminate #attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, joining with many other like-minded nations at an urgent debate at the #UnitedNations.

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In a statement that contained no mention of actions by the #US or #Iran, #Australia has condemned #Iran’s indiscriminate #attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, joining with many other like-minded nations at an urgent debate at the #UnitedNations.

The UN urgent debate focused on a resolution brought by a group of countries to discuss Iran’s “recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates” and the “targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives”.

In a statement last night read out by Australia’s ambassador to the UN, Clare Walsh, Australia said:

“We reiterate our call for Iran and its proxies to cease all such attacks immediately. Australia stands in solidarity with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan and affirms support for their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, including by co-sponsoring their resolution, we recognise the profound impact that Iran’s actions are having on civilian populations in the region.

Australia continues to call on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law, to protect civilians, including humanitarian personnel.” #auspol