Iran's strikes on civilian sites deemed war crimes by Gulf Council
The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Iranian attacks on civilian infrastructure, including a water desalination plant in Kuwait, calling them war crimes.
Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated over the weekend as the United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes. US Central Command conducted a seventh consecutive night of attacks, targeting military infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Meanwhile, Iranian forces launched strikes on neighboring Gulf states.
The most significant damage was reported at a water desalination plant in Kuwait, a critical civilian facility. The attack drew sharp international condemnation.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which groups six Gulf Arab states, officially condemned Tehran's attacks on civilian sites, describing them as war crimes. The organization emphasized that deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure violates international humanitarian law.
The conflict has raised concerns about regional stability and the safety of shipping lanes. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital chokepoint for oil transit, and any disruption could impact global energy markets.
