Deplores the initial acts which gave rise to the conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq and deplores the continuation of the conflict;
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Also deplores the escalation of the conflict, especially territorial incursions, the bombing of purely civilian population centres, attacks on neutral shipping or civilian aircraft, the violation of international humanitarian law and other laws of armed conflict and, in particular, the use of chemical weapons contrary to obligations under the 1925 Geneva Protocol:
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Calls upon the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq to observe an immediate cease-fire, a cessation of all hostilities on land, at sea and in the air and withdrawal of all forces to the internationally recognized boundaries without delay;
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Urgesthat a comprehensive exchange of prisonersof-war be completed within a short period after the cessation of hostilities in co-operation with the International Committee of the Red Cross;
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Calls upon both parties to submit immediately all aspects of the conflict 10 mediation or to any other means of peaceful settlement of disputes;
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to continue his ongoing efforts, to assist the two parties to give effect to this resolution and to keep the Council informed;
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Caffs upon all other States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any act which may lead to a
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further escalation and widening of the conflict and, thus, to facilitate the implementation of the present resolution:
Decides to remain seized ,1f the matter.
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