The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2817, an initiative condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf states and Jordan and demanding that Tehran immediately halt all hostilities.
The resolution was drafted on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Jordan, and was co‑sponsored by a record 135 UN member states before being approved by 13 of the 15 council members, as China and Russia abstained from the vote.
The Terms
The text of the resolution strongly condemns Iran’s egregious attacks against the affected countries, declaring them a breach of international law and a serious threat to international peace and security. It stresses that Iran’s actions, including strikes that hit residential areas, civilian infrastructure, and critical facilities, must cease immediately and unconditionally.
The resolution also demands that Tehran halt threats, provocations, and actions that interfere with maritime trade or involve support to proxy groups across the region.
Bahrain’s Representative Sends a Clear Message
Bahrain’s Representative to the UN, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, welcomed the adoption of the resolution and the overwhelming global support it received.
The adoption of this resolution sends a clear message from the Security Council that these actions are flagrant violations of the charter of the UN
The Arab World’s Reaction
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Arab League welcomed the resolution, reaffirming the right of nations to self-defense and framing its adoption as a clear demonstration of the international community’s commitment to safeguarding sovereignty, territorial integrity, and regional stability.
Resolution 2817 sends a strong, unified message that attacks on Gulf states and Jordan are unacceptable under international law. With broad support from Security Council members, the measure underscores the global commitment to peace, sovereignty, and regional stability, while signaling to Iran that hostilities must cease immediately.
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