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The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on multiple Middle Eastern countries.

Getting into it: The resolution, which passed with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions, formally condemns attacks carried out by Iran against several countries in the Gulf region and the Middle East. The measure specifically lists Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan as countries targeted in the attacks. It also condemns strikes on civilian infrastructure and warns against any attempts by Iran to interfere with international shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

The resolution passed in the United Nations Security Council with support from 13 of the council’s 15 members, including the US, United Kingdom, and France. Russia and China both abstained but chose not to use their veto power to block the measure. The resolution was introduced by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan, and was co-sponsored by 135 United Nations member states.

The text of the resolution demands the immediate cessation of all attacks by Iran against the named countries and reinforces support for their sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure, including ports and energy facilities, warning that such actions threaten international peace and global economic stability.

Speaking after the vote, Bahrain’s ambassador to the United Nations, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, welcomed the adoption of the measure and pointed to the scale of global support. “This overwhelming support by the international community reflects a collective awareness of the danger of the unjust Iranian attack against our countries,” he said, adding that the resolution demonstrated the Security Council’s commitment to “maintaining international peace and security.”

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, criticized the vote, calling it “a deeply regrettable day” for the Security Council. He argued that the resolution represented “a blatant misuse of the Security Council mandate,” and rejected the accusations against Iran, describing the measure as “a manifest injustice against my country.”