UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 12, 2026 at 03:44 AM

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On March 12, 2026, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan. The resolution, sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council and cosponsored by 135 UN member states, demands that Iran immediately cease all hostilities. Thirteen of the fifteen UNSC members voted in favor, while China and Russia abstained. The resolution specifically deplores Iran's targeting of infrastructure, including ports and energy facilities. Following the vote, Iran's UN Ambassador expressed regret over the resolution's adoption, but the resolution is now considered part of international law.

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Iran

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