UN Security Council Clashes Over Resolution Demanding Iran Halt Gulf Attacks

Mar 12, 2026

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UN Security Council Clashes Over Resolution Demanding Iran Halt Gulf Attacks

The United Nations Security Council approved a new resolution on March 11 calling on Iran to immediately stop attacks against several Gulf nations. The measure passed with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions, highlighting growing international concern about escalating tensions in the Middle East and the potential impact on global stability and energy security.

The resolution specifically demands that Iran halt all military actions targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. It also condemns any attempts by Tehran to block or interfere with international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global oil supplies.

Bahrain introduced the resolution with strong international backing from 135 countries. Bahrain’s ambassador to the United Nations, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, told the Security Council that stability in the Gulf is essential not only for regional peace but also for the health of the global economy and international energy markets.

Phiên bỏ phiếu của Hội đồng Bảo an LHQ tại trụ sở ở New York, Mỹ ngày 11/3. Ảnh: AP

The United States strongly supported the resolution, arguing that Iran’s actions threaten both regional security and international trade. U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Tehran’s strategy of destabilizing its neighbors had backfired and that the overwhelming vote demonstrated broad global condemnation of Iran’s military operations.

However, the resolution sparked sharp disagreement among major powers. Russia and China abstained from the vote, criticizing the document for focusing solely on Iran while ignoring what they described as hostile actions by the United States and Israel against Tehran in recent weeks.

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Saeid Iravani, rejected the resolution outright, calling it a clear injustice against his country. He accused the Security Council of misusing its authority to advance the political agenda of Washington and Tel Aviv while ignoring Iran’s own security concerns.

The confrontation comes after a dramatic escalation on February 28, when coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with several senior Iranian officials. The attack triggered a wave of retaliation from Tehran across the region.

Since then, Iran has launched multiple retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. and allied facilities throughout the Middle East. The growing cycle of attack and counterattack has raised fears that the conflict could expand further, threatening regional stability and key global energy routes in the Gulf.

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