Security Council resolution 598 (1987) [requesting the Secretary-General to dispatch observers to supervise the cease-fire between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran]

Demands that, as a first step towards a negotiated settlement, Iran and Iraq observe an immediate ceasefire, discontinue all military actions on land, at sea and in the air, and withdraw all forces to the internationally recognized boundaries without delay; requests the Secretary-General to dispatch a team of UN Observers to verify, confirm and supervise the ceasefire and withdrawal and further requests the Secretary-General to make the necessary arrangements in consultation with the Parties and to submit a report thereon to the Security Council; urges that prisoners-of-war be released and repatriated without delay after the cessation of active hostilities in accordance with the Third Geneva Convention of 12 Aug. 1949; calls upon Iran and Iraq to co-operate with the Secretary-General in implementing this resolution and in mediation efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and honourable settlement, acceptable to both sides, of all outstanding issues, in accordance with the principles contained in the Charter of the UN; calls upon all other States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any act which may lead to further escalation and widening of the conflict, and thus to facilitate the implementation of the present resolution; decides to meet again as necessary to consider further steps to ensure compliance with this resolution.

Adopted unanimously, 2750th meeting

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Requests the Secretary-General to dispatch observers to supervise the cease-fire between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran and urges the release of war prisoners.
In: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1987. - S/INF/43. - 1988. - p. 5-6. - (SCOR, 42nd year).