The United Nations Security Council has issued a formal resolution demanding Iran cease all military operations against Gulf Cooperation Council states, citing violations of international law and threats to global stability. During Wednesday’s session at UN headquarters in New York, the measure received overwhelming support with 13 member nations voting in favor and two abstaining.
The resolution explicitly calls for the immediate termination of Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. Additionally, the Council condemned Tehran’s actions and threats toward international maritime navigation, particularly through the strategic Strait of Hormuz—a vital corridor for global energy transportation.
According to diplomatic sources, Iran’s aggressive maneuvers represent retaliatory measures for recent joint American-Israeli operations that resulted in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader. In response to these developments, Iranian forces have targeted commercial vessels transiting the Hormuz Strait, attempting to disrupt international energy markets and inflict economic pressure on Western nations.
The resolution emphasizes that such activities constitute a severe threat to international peace and security, urging all parties to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic solutions. Security Council members expressed particular concern about potential escalation patterns that could destabilize regional security architectures and impact global economic stability through disrupted energy supplies.