United Nations, March 12 (NationPress) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations have reported intercepting over 954 Iranian missiles, 2,500 drones, and 17 aircraft, as stated by Bahrain's Permanent Representative Jamal Fares Alrowaiei. This announcement marks their initiative to pursue a condemnation of Tehran from the Security Council.

Alrowaiei expressed that these attacks against the six-member GCC are disrupting trade and maritime routes, significantly impacting both the regional and global economy.

The Iranian strikes targeted various vital areas, including residential buildings, food distribution centers, airports, ports, and critical civilian infrastructure, he noted while addressing reporters with fellow GCC diplomats outside the Council chambers on Wednesday.

Bahrain is currently serving as an elected member of the Council.

The resolution proposed by the GCC nations and Jordan is set to be discussed by the Council later today.

The outcome of the vote will hinge on the stance of Russia and possibly China, both of whom possess veto power.

Moscow is expected to oppose the resolution, particularly as the draft fails to mention the actions of the US and Israel, which initiated the conflict last month.

United Arab Emirates Permanent Representative Mohamed Abushahab stated that the UAE had clearly communicated that its land, airspace, and territorial waters would not be utilized for attacks against Iran; nevertheless, Tehran proceeded to assault the UAE.

In response, the UAE has mobilized its defense resources to counteract these threats, asserting that without such capabilities, the potential destruction and loss of life from Iran's reckless and unlawful actions would have been unimaginable.

The Iranian attacks have impacted individuals from 25 different countries, he added.

Abushahab conveyed a message to Iran, stating, "No force of hate or extremism will ever alter the UAE model of tolerance and mutual coexistence."

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had a conversation on Tuesday with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, expressing grave concern regarding the regional fallout and the repercussions of the ongoing conflict on the global economy.

According to Guterres' Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, during the call, Guterres emphasized the necessity for all parties to adhere to international law and humanitarian law, as well as to avoid any attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Previously, the Secretary-General met with envoys from the GCC and held a phone discussion with Qatar's Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

(Arul Louis can be reached at arul.l@ians.in)