New York: The Gulf Cooperation Council has welcomed a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s recent attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan, saying the strikes violate international law and threaten regional stability.
The resolution was adopted by the 15 member UN Security Council on March 11. Thirteen countries voted in favour of the measure, while Russia and China abstained. No country voted against the resolution.
The resolution strongly condemns Iran’s missile and drone attacks on several countries in the Gulf region including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Jordan. It calls on Iran to immediately stop the attacks and warns that such actions threaten international peace and security.
GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed the resolution and said the strong support from the international community shows that the world recognises the seriousness of the attacks. He said the strikes targeted civilian areas and important infrastructure across the region.
Albudaiwi added that the resolution also confirms the right of affected countries to defend themselves under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
The resolution has received wide international backing, with more than 130 countries supporting the move to condemn the attacks.
The decision comes at a time when tensions in the Middle East are rising. Recent weeks have seen a series of drone and missile strikes linked to Iran targeting infrastructure and energy facilities in parts of the Gulf.
Some of the attacks have also affected shipping routes and ports in the region, raising concerns about global oil supplies and the safety of international trade. The situation has drawn strong reactions from several countries that fear the conflict could further destabilise the Middle East.
Diplomats say the UN resolution is a strong diplomatic warning aimed at preventing further escalation and encouraging efforts to restore stability in the region. However, tensions remain high as military activity and political disputes continue across the Gulf.