WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling on Iran to immediately stop its attacks on Gulf countries. The resolution, however, did not mention recent strikes on Iran by the United States or Israel, drawing criticism from Tehran.
The resolution was approved with 13 votes in favor, while China and Russia abstained. It calls for the “immediate cessation of all attacks” by Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.
The resolution also condemned any Iranian actions or threats aimed at disrupting international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.
Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Bahrain’s ambassador to the UN, who introduced the resolution backed by 135 countries, emphasized the Gulf region’s critical role in the global economy. He said maintaining security in the region is not only a regional concern but also an international responsibility tied to global economic stability and energy security.
Both China and Russia chose to abstain from the vote, arguing that the resolution failed to address what they described as hostility toward Iran by the United States and Israel.
Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, strongly criticized the decision, calling it a “blatant misuse” of the Security Council to advance the political interests of Washington and Tel Aviv. He said the resolution unfairly targeted Iran, which he described as the main victim of aggression.
Meanwhile, Mike Waltz, the US ambassador, said the vote demonstrated widespread international condemnation of Iran’s actions. He added that Iran’s attempts to destabilize the region and pressure neighboring countries had clearly backfired.
