Abstract
Resolution 588 (1986) of 8 October 1986
The Security Council,
Having considered the question entitled "The situation between Iran and Iraq",
Noting that the Council has been seized with this question for over six years and that decisions have been
taken thereon,
Deeply alarmed about the prolongation and intensification of the conflict resulting in heavy losses of human
lives and considerable material damage and endangering international peace and security,
Noting the obligation of Member… [read more] States to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of
force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or from acting in any other manner
inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations,
Recalling the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and in particular the obligation of all Member
States to settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and
security and justice are not endangered,
Recalling further that, under the Charter, Member States have conferred on the Security Council primary
responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and to this end have agreed to accept the
role of the Security Council in the settlement of disputes,
Commending the efforts of the Secretary-General in the search for a peaceful settlement of the conflict,
1. Calls upon the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq to implement fully and without delay resolution 582 (1986)
adopted unanimously on 24 February 1986;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to intensify his efforts with the parties to give effect to the above-mentioned
resolution and to report to the Council no later than 30 November 1986;
3. Decides to meet again to consider the report of the Secretary-General and the conditions for the establishment
of a durable peace between the two countries in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and the
principles of justice and international law.
Adopted unanimously at the 2713th meeting. [^]