UNSC Condemns Iran's Attacks on Gulf Nations

The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution, co-sponsored by India and over 130 other nations, condemning Iran's 'egregious' attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan. The resolution demands an immediate cessation of all attacks and provocations by Iran, including the use of proxies, and denounces its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al Mandab. It reaffirms support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the affected nations and emphasizes the importance of respecting navigational rights in critical maritime routes. The resolution also condemns attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure. While 13 nations voted in favor, China and Russia abstained. Iran's representative, Amir-Saeid Iravani, criticized the resolution as 'unjust and unlawful' and accused the United States and Israel of war crimes, while reaffirming Iran's commitment to regional relations and freedom of navigation.