(Sig11ecl) Riyadh S. AL-QA YSI Perma11e11t Represe11tatfre of Iraq to the U11itecl Nations TELEGRAM DATED 7 FEBRUARY 1983 FROM THE DEP­ UTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF IRAQ TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL I wish to draw attention to the fact that official Iraqi sources at the highest level have repeatedly warned of the Iranian regime"s intentions of launching a new large-scale attack for the purpose of crossing the Iraqi frontiers and threatening the sovereignty and security of Iraq. That is what actually happened on the night of 6/7 February 1983. when the forces of that regime launched a desperate attack on Misan province. AI­ Shib district. During the morning of 7 February 1983. the Iranian regime issued a communique in which it indicated that its forces had begun the first stage of the attack the previous night and announced that its forces had crossed the Iraqi frontiers and were in the process of making their advance in accordance with the objectives set forth for their operations. '''Circulated under the double symbol A/38/89-S/l.5.596. [ Original: Arabic] [8 February 1983] In drawing attention to these events, we emphasize once again the gravity of the matter and its disastrous consequences for the security and stability of the re­ gion if Iranian aggression is allowed to persist in its schemes against Iraq and in their implementation. We are fully confident that the international com­ munity, which has expressed its will through Security Council resolutions 5 I 4 (1982) and 522 (1982), adopted unanimously, and General Assembly resolution 37/3 of 22 October 1982, which calls for an immediate cease­ fire, withdrawal of forces to internationally recognized boundaries and settlement of the dispute by peaceful means in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, recognizes the grave dimensions 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication from the Iraqi government to the United Nations, reporting on a military conflict with Iran and expressing concerns about the regional security implications. The language used is formal and official, with references to international law and Security Council resolutions. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on the political and military aspects of the conflict.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief