Source: UN News: Sunday, March 15, 2026 00:01 AM
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution presented by Bahrain regarding the crisis prevailing in the Middle East, in which Iran’s attacks on countries located in the region have been condemned and they have been demanded to be stopped immediately. The fierce conflict triggered by the Israeli and American air strikes on Iran on February 28 and subsequent retaliation by Iran on neighboring countries has engulfed many countries in the Middle East region. On Wednesday, 13 countries in the 15-member Security Council voted in favor of Bahrain’s resolution, while China and Russia did not take part in the voting. At the same time, on Wednesday, a second resolution was presented by Russia on the Middle East crisis, but it failed to be passed due to not getting enough votes. 4 votes were cast in its favor, 2 votes were against, while 9 member countries did not take part in the voting. For any resolution to be passed in the Security Council, it is necessary to get at least 9 votes in its favor, and also the veto right should not be used by any of the 5 permanent members. In the draft of the resolution passed in the second meeting of the Security Council on Wednesday on the deepening crisis in the Middle East and brought by Bahrain: Iran by Bahrain, Condemned in the strongest terms the “heinous attacks” carried out in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Jordan.
There has been support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of these countries. Attacks on civilian areas and civilian facilities have been condemned and such acts have been described as a violation of international law and a serious threat to international peace and security.
It has been requested to stop the attacks carried out by Iran on all these countries immediately and without any conditions.
Iran is urged to fully fulfill its obligations under international law and humanitarian law, especially to protect civilians and civilian installations during combat conflicts.
Emphasis has also been laid on ensuring the rights and freedom of movement of merchant and commercial ships on important sea routes. At the same time, it has been pointed out that under international law, member states have the right to protect their ships from attacks and provocative actions. The draft of this resolution was tabled in the Security Council by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – as well as Jordan on behalf of Jordan. It was co-sponsored by 130 member countries of the United Nations.
