MONTREAL — The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has issued a resolution condemning Iran’s attacks targeting several countries in the region, citing risks to civil aviation safety.The decision was adopted during the council’s sixth meeting of its 237th session, based on a joint working paper submitted on March 19 by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and Morocco.The resolution reflects a firm international stance against threats to the safety and security of civil aviation, and includes a call for an immediate halt to the attacks, referral of the resolution to relevant United Nations bodies, notification of member states, and continued monitoring of developments.Saudi Arabia, through its permanent representative to ICAO, Eng. Mohammed Habib, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full commitment to the Chicago Convention and its continued support for the smooth flow of air traffic in coordination with regional partners and the organization.The Kingdom also highlighted the readiness of its airspace and airports, as well as its role in supporting airlines and facilitating evacuation flights in line with the highest safety standards.Saudi Arabia stressed the importance of all states adhering to international aviation rules and refraining from using civil aviation for purposes other than those intended.Habib noted that the Kingdom is not a party to the ongoing conflict and has consistently called for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions.He also referenced UN Security Council Resolution 2817, issued on March 11, which condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, reflecting international awareness of the threats facing regional stability.The ICAO Council said the attacks carried out by Iran since Feb. 28 — including the use of missiles and drones — constitute a clear violation of the Chicago Convention and the principle of state sovereignty over airspace.It added that the attacks have posed serious risks to civil aviation, as projectiles intersected with flight paths without proper navigational warnings, forcing affected countries to close parts of their airspace and reroute flights, impacting international air transport operations.The council also condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure and airports, describing it as a violation of international law and a threat to international peace and security.