Summary
The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution condemning Iran for its attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan. The resolution, supported by 13 members out of 15, calls for an immediate stop to these hostilities. Iran and other opposing countries expressed regret and criticism towards the resolution.
Key Facts
- The UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf region and Jordan.
- 13 of the 15 Security Council members voted in favor, while China and Russia abstained.
- The resolution was sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council and cosponsored by 135 UN member states.
- The resolution demands an immediate end to Iran's attacks on infrastructure like ports and energy facilities.
- Iran expressed strong regret and criticized the resolution as a misuse of the Security Council's power.
- Russia abstained, calling the resolution unbalanced, while China urged a halt to the conflict.
- More than 1,348 civilians have reportedly been killed, and over 19,000 sites damaged since the conflict began.
- A separate resolution by Russia, calling for all sides to cease military action, did not pass.
