Security Council Condemns Iranian Attacks on Gulf States, Tehran Calls Decision 'Politicized'

The UN Security Council, in its session held on Wednesday, approved a draft resolution condemning the missile attacks launched by Iran, which targeted several countries in the Arabian Gulf region. This international move comes amid escalating military tensions in the region, with the Council demanding Tehran immediately cease all hostile operations that affect the security and stability of its regional neighbors.

The draft resolution, submitted by the Kingdom of Bahrain representing the Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan, received widespread support within the United Nations, with 13 countries voting in favor. In contrast, both Russia and China chose to abstain from voting, a step reflecting international divergence regarding how to deal with the Iranian issue, despite the text receiving support from more than 130 member states of the international organization.

For his part, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, launched a sharp attack on the resolution, describing it as a political tool used by Washington to pressure his country. Iravani emphasized in his speech to the Council that the United States, which currently holds the rotating presidency, has distorted the tasks of the international body to serve its own agenda, stressing Tehran's rejection of the outcomes of this vote.

The Iranian mission accused the American administration of full responsibility for the raging war, indicating that Washington is pushing for direct military escalation. Tehran considered that the recent moves by the Security Council do not contribute to resolving the crisis, but rather increase the complexity of the field situation, which has witnessed mutual missile confrontations since late February.

These diplomatic developments coincide with an explosive field reality, where international and regional powers are carrying out military operations against Iranian targets, resulting in significant human losses, including senior leaders in Tehran's power structure. Iran responds to these attacks by launching barrages of missiles and drones targeting what it describes as American interests in neighboring countries, including Iraq and Jordan.

The Arab countries affected by these attacks expressed their strong condemnation of the continued targeting of civilian objects and vital installations on their territories. These countries demanded the necessity of real international guarantees that oblige Iran to respect the sovereignty of states and good neighborliness, stressing that the continued missile bombardment threatens the safety of civilians and undermines de-escalation efforts in the Middle East.

The Council's decision constitutes a blatant distortion of the role of the Security Council, whose rotating presidency is held by the United States, and we hold Washington responsible for the brutal war.