Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning attacks by Iran on several Arab Gulf countries and Jordan, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and warning against threats to international shipping routes in the region.
The measure, formally titled Resolution 2817, was approved with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained. No member state voted against the resolution.
In the text, the Security Council strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure across Gulf states and Jordan, saying the strikes resulted in civilian casualties and extensive damage.
The council stated that such attacks represent a violation of international law and pose a serious threat to regional and global peace.
The resolution demands the immediate cessation of Iranian military actions against countries in the region and urges all parties to avoid further escalation that could destabilize the Middle East.
It also strongly condemns any Iranian action or threat aimed at obstructing international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors for global energy shipments.
The strait carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, and disruptions there have already contributed to sharp volatility in global energy markets amid the escalating regional conflict.
Following the adoption of the resolution, Jamal Al-Ruwaie, the representative of Bahrain to the United Nations, welcomed the vote, saying it sends a clear signal that Iranian aggression will not be tolerated.
“The adoption of this resolution sends a message from the Security Council that Iranian aggression is unacceptable,” Al-Ruwaie said after the vote.
He added that the stability of the Gulf region is closely linked to broader international security.
“The security and stability of the region are an integral part of global peace,” he said, stressing that Bahrain and other Gulf states maintain the right to defend themselves against attacks.
The resolution comes amid escalating military tensions across the Middle East, with missile and drone strikes reported across several countries and growing fears of disruptions to energy supplies and international shipping routes.
