Gulf States Demand UN Action Against Iranian Attacks on Telecoms Infrastructure

Since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28, 2026, Iran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting telecommunications infrastructure in Gulf states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. In response, the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan have submitted a letter to the UN's International Telecommunications Union (ITU) urging condemnation of these attacks and calling for monitoring and reporting on the damage. The letter, dated April 15, emphasizes that these attacks are unlawful and deliberately target civilians and civilian infrastructure. It also highlights the damage to submarine cable landing infrastructure and the suspension of submarine cable projects. The ITU is set to discuss the draft resolution during its annual session from April 28 to May 8, 2026. The situation remains tense as the Gulf states seek a unified international response to Iran's actions.

Key Points: • Iran has targeted telecom infrastructure in multiple Gulf states since February 28, 2026. • Gulf states have formally requested the UN to condemn Iran's actions and monitor the situation. • The ITU will discuss a draft resolution regarding these attacks at its upcoming session.