India has joined more than 130 countries in supporting a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that strongly condemned Iran’s recent attacks on several Gulf nations and Jordan. The resolution, introduced by Bahrain, was adopted by the 15-member council with 13 countries voting in favour. No member voted against it; China and Russia chose to abstain from the vote.

The resolution condemns Iran’s strikes on the territories of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. According to the document, such attacks violate international law and pose a serious risk to global peace and security.

A total of 135 countries supported the Bahrain-led resolution as co-sponsors. Along with India, the list includes nations such as Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Yemen, and Zambia.

The resolution extends strong support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of the countries affected by the attacks. It also expresses solidarity with their governments and citizens, especially as the strikes reportedly targeted residential neighbourhoods and civilian infrastructure.

The Security Council called on Iran to stop all such actions immediately. The resolution urges Tehran to halt attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan and to avoid any form of threat or provocation toward neighbouring states. It also specifically warns against the use of proxies to carry out hostile activities in the region.

Another key point highlighted in the resolution concerns international maritime routes. The Council stressed that the freedom of navigation for commercial and merchant vessels must be protected under international law, particularly along critical shipping routes. It also recognised that countries have the legal right to safeguard their ships from attacks or actions that threaten safe navigation.

The document also condemns any attempts or threats by Iran to disrupt international maritime traffic through important waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz. The council warned that interfering with shipping routes in this region or threatening maritime security in nearby areas like the Bab Al Mandab would have serious consequences for global trade and stability.

The resolution further raises concerns about civilian casualties caused by the strikes. It condemns attacks that have damaged homes and civilian infrastructure, noting that such actions have resulted in loss of life and destruction of property. The council called on Iran to fully respect international humanitarian law, particularly the rules aimed at protecting civilians and civilian facilities during conflicts.

Following the adoption of the resolution, the United States welcomed the decision and said it reflected strong international concern over the situation. The US ambassador to the United Nations stated that the vote sends a clear message from Gulf countries and the wider global community against Iran’s actions. He said the attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure had drawn serious criticism from many nations.

The American representative also said that diplomatic efforts had been attempted earlier to reduce tensions. According to him, the United States had sought peaceful solutions and tried to end decades of hostility, but Iran continued to expand its missile and drone capabilities. He added that the international community now expects accountability for the latest escalation.

Iran, however, strongly rejected the resolution. Its permanent representative to the United Nations described the council’s decision as unfair and inconsistent with international law and the principles of the UN Charter. He argued that such actions could set a dangerous precedent where any sovereign country could face similar treatment in the future.

The Iranian envoy also presented figures to highlight the impact of ongoing military strikes in the region. According to him, since the conflict began on February 28, attacks carried out by the United States and Israel have caused heavy civilian casualties in Iran. He claimed that more than 1,300 civilians have been killed and over 17,000 injured. Additionally, nearly 19,734 civilian sites have reportedly been damaged or destroyed.

These damages include thousands of residential homes, numerous commercial establishments, hospitals, schools, and facilities belonging to the Red Crescent. Iran described the scale of destruction as severe and accused its opponents of committing serious violations of international law.

Despite the criticism, Iran maintained that it wishes to maintain cooperative relations with neighbouring Gulf countries. Its representative said Tehran values long-standing cultural, historical, and geographical ties with countries in the region and believes relations should be based on mutual respect and good neighbourly relations.

Iran also clarified that its military operations targeting US bases in the region were defensive in nature and not intended to challenge the sovereignty or territorial integrity of nearby nations. The Iranian envoy argued that the broader regional conflict intensified only after Israel’s actions led to the United States becoming directly involved.

The UNSC resolution reflects growing international concern over escalating tensions in West Asia. While many countries have strongly condemned Iran’s attacks and demanded an end to hostilities, Iran continues to defend its actions and accuses its adversaries of carrying out aggressive operations in the region.