United Nations Security Council Resolution 612

UN Security Council Resolution 612
Iranian soldier wearing a gas mask during the war
Date	9 May 1988
Meeting no.	2,812
Code	S/RES/612 (Document)
Subject	Iraq-Islamic Republic of Iran
Voting summary	15 voted for None voted against None abstained
Result	Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members	China France United Kingdom United States Soviet Union
Non-permanent members	Algeria Argentina Brazil Italy Japan Nepal Senegal West Germany Yugoslavia Zambia
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United Nations Security Council resolution 612, adopted unanimously on 9 May 1988, after considering a report by the Special Mission dispatched by the Secretary-General to investigate alleged use of chemical weapons in the conflict between Iran and Iraq, the Council condemned the use of chemical weapons in the conflict, contrary to obligations under the Geneva Protocol.

The Council reaffirmed the urgency of the strict observance of the Geneva Protocol, expecting both sides to refrain from the future use of chemical weapons. It also urged Member States to continue to apply or establish strict control of chemical products in exports to Iran and Iraq, expressing its desire to further review the situation.

See also

• Iran–Iraq relations
• Iran–Iraq War
• List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 601 to 700 (1987–1991)
• Resolutions 479, 514, 522, 540, 552, 582, 598, 616, 619 and 620

References

• Text of Resolution at UN.org (PDF)