The UN Security Council has passed a resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on its Middle East neighbors. The resolution received overwhelming support after Russia and China chose not to veto it, despite their reservations. This move highlighted Iran’s isolation following its attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan, leading to an energy crisis affecting global economies.
Russia, while considering the resolution biased, refrained from vetoing it, emphasizing the suffering of civilians and infrastructure in the Gulf countries. A rival resolution proposed by Russia failed to garner enough votes, calling for an end to conflict escalation without naming any specific country.
The adopted resolution demands an immediate halt to Iran’s attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan. Notably, the resolution did not mention the US and Israel, who initiated the conflict by targeting Iran. Bahrain’s Representative, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, emphasized the rejection of Iran’s hostile acts by the international community.
Iran’s Representative criticized the Council’s decision, labeling it as unjust aggression against Iran. The US, despite being an aggressor, presided over the meeting due to its alphabetical turn for the month. Israel’s Representative accused Iran of desperation in attacking regional countries and exporting terror.
US Representative Mike Waltz condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure across the Gulf, urging Iran to heed the resolution and international community’s voice.
