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UN Security Council Condemns Iranian Strikes on Gulf States, With China and Russia Abstaining

Submitted by Bahrain for the Gulf bloc, the measure demands an immediate halt by Iran and its proxy forces.

Overview

  • Its adoption passed with 13 votes in favor and no vetoes, as China and Russia abstained from the 15‑member Council.
  • About 135 countries, including Japan and the United States, co‑sponsored the text, signaling unusually broad backing.
  • The resolution labels the attacks violations of international law and a serious threat to international peace and security.
  • It cites assaults on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan and calls for an immediate cessation.
  • The text does not reference recent U.S. or Israeli strikes, and a separate Russian draft calling for all parties to halt military activity failed to secure nine votes.