86-05488 SC

The Security Council, Having considered the question entitled "The situation between Iran and Iraq", Recalling that the Security Council has been seized of the situation between Iran and Iraq for almost six years and that decisions have been taken thereon, Deeply concerned about the prolongation of the conflict between the two countries and endangering peace and security, Recalling the provisions of the Charter and the obligation of all Members to settle their disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security are not endangered, Noting that both Iran and Iraq are parties to the Protocol for the prohibition of the use in war of asphyxiating, poisonous or other gases, and of the prohibition of the use of bacteriological methods of warfare done at Geneva, Emphasizing the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, Taking note of the efforts of mediation pursued by the Secretary-General, 1. Deplores the continuation of the initial acts which gave rise to the conflict and the escalation of the armed conflict and hostilities on land, at sea and in the air contrary to obligations under international law; 2. Calls upon Iran and Iraq to observe the internationally recognized boundaries; 3. Calls for an immediate cease-fire, a cessation of all hostilities and withdrawal of all forces to the 17 June 1925 Protocol for bacteriological warfare without delay. Urges that a comprehensive exchange of prisoners-of-war be completed after the cessation of hostilities in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross; Calls upon both parties to submit immediately all aspects of the conflict to mediation or to any other means of peaceful settlement of disputes; Requests the Secretary-General to continue his ongoing efforts to assist the two parties to give effect to this resolution and to keep the Council informed; Calls upon all other States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any act which may lead to escalation of the conflict from any act which may lead to the widening of the present resolution; Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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