80-22913 SC

The Security Council, Having begun consideration of the item entitled, "The Situation between Iran and Iraq", Mindful that all Member States have undertaken to settle their international disputes by peaceful means and in such a manner that international peace and security are not endangered, Mindful also that all Members are obliged to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, Recalling that under Article 24 of the Charter the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, Deeply concerned about the developing situation between Iran and Iraq; 1. Calls upon Iran and Iraq to refrain immediately from any further use of force and to settle their dispute by peaceful means and in conformity with principles of international law; 2. Urges them to accept any appropriate offer of mediation or other peaceful means of reconciliation or to resort to regional agencies that would facilitate the fulfilment of their Charter obligations; 3. Calls upon all States to exercise utmost restraint and to refrain from any action that may lead to further escalation and widening of the conflict; 4. Supports the efforts of the Secretary-General and the offer of his good offices for the resolution of this situation; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within forty-eight hours.

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