WANA (Apr 15) – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has rejected the content of Bahrain’s recent letter, describing it as “entirely unfounded and misleading,” and called on the United Nations Security Council to focus on the root causes of the current crisis.

 

In an official letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, Amir Saeid Iravani responded to the April 7, 2026 communication submitted by Bahrain’s representative on behalf of several Persian Gulf states. He emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejects the assertions made in that letter, describing them as an attempt to distort the realities on the ground.

 

The letter refers to the events of February 28, 2026, stating that the United States and Israeli regime carried out an unlawful armed attack against Iran. According to the letter, this action constituted a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law, including the prohibition on the use of force and the peremptory norm against aggression.

 

It further states that several regional governments facilitated these operations by providing their territory, facilities, and airspace from the early planning stages through execution. The communication notes repeated use of such infrastructure for planning, arming, and conducting military operations. It also points to physical evidence recovered from impacted areas, indicating that some of the weapons used originated from the arsenals of certain regional states.

 

The letter highlights an attack on a school in Minab that resulted in the deaths of at least 168 primary school children, describing it as falling within the definition of acts of aggression under international law.

 

Citing international legal frameworks, Iravani stressed that such actions entail international responsibility for the states involved, including the obligation to provide full reparation and compensation for damages.

 

Addressing allegations related to terrorism, the letter underscores Iran’s record in combating groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS, noting that such claims overlook Iran’s longstanding role and sacrifices in counterterrorism efforts. It also refers to attacks against Iranian officials and scientists that, according to the letter, have remained unaddressed.

 

The communication identifies the actions of the Israeli regime, supported by the United States, as a primary source of regional instability. It adds that movements such as Hezbollah and resistance groups in Iraq have emerged in response to occupation and are integrated into the political and social structures of their respective countries.

 

In conclusion, the letter expresses regret over the repetition of certain narratives by some regional governments and calls on them to uphold their international obligations, cease any actions conducted from their territory or by their forces, and avoid diverting the Security Council’s focus. It also affirms that Iran reserves its right to pursue accountability for states and actors involved, urging the Council to address unlawful use of force, war crimes, and the role of facilitating governments.