politics
March 12, 2026
UNSC adopts Bahrain's resolution on Middle East, with Russia, China abstaining
Thirteen of the 15 members of the Security Council approved the resolution
TL;DR
- UN Security Council approved a resolution drafted by Bahrain.
- Thirteen of 15 members voted in favor; Russia and China abstained.
- The resolution condemns Iran's actions in the Middle East.
- It condemns attacks by Iran on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan.
- The resolution condemns actions by Iran obstructing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The resolution does not mention attacks by the US or Israel.
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