The Republic of Iran has criticised the recent resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council condemning its actions in the Gulf region, describing the measure as one-sided and politically motivated.
On Wednesday, the council adopted a resolution condemning
Iran’s attacks on countries in the Gulf region and Jordan, urging Tehran to
immediately halt hostilities.
The resolution, presented by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135
member states of the United Nations, was adopted with 13 votes in favour, while
Russia and China abstained.
In the resolution, the council adopted resolution 2817
(2026), condemning Iran’s missile and drone strikes on Gulf states, which it
said, has deepened divisions as the Middle East crisis escalates.
The council said the Iran strikes constituted a breach of
international law and posed a serious threat to international peace and
security.
The security council also denounced the targeting of
civilian infrastructure, including ports and energy facilities, noting that the
attacks resulted in civilian casualties and damage to buildings.
The council further reaffirmed its strong support for the
territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of states
belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan.
Speaking on Monday, Gholamreza Raja, Iran’s ambassador to
Nigeria, said the resolution failed to reflect the realities surrounding the
crisis and ignored “acts of aggression” against Iran.
The envoy noted that the measure, which called for an
immediate halt to hostilities and condemned Iran’s alleged targeting of
critical infrastructure across the Gulf region, did not address the root causes
of the conflict.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran considers the recent
resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council, which condemns
Iran’s defensive actions in response to regional developments, as a one-sided
and politically motivated measure that does not reflect the realities on the
ground,” Punch quoted Raja as saying.
“The resolution has been drafted without due regard to the
root causes of the crisis and the acts of aggression carried out against the
Islamic Republic of Iran, and therefore represents yet another example of a
selective approach and double standards within the Security Council.”
The ambassador noted that Iran’s actions were carried out
within the framework of international law, particularly its right to
self-defence.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates that the measures
taken were solely within the framework of its inherent right to self-defence in
accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter,” he said.
Raja noted that responsibility for escalating tensions in
the region lies with parties whose actions have contributed to instability.
“It is evident that the responsibility for escalating
tensions in the region lies with those parties whose provocative and aggressive
actions have contributed to instability and insecurity,” he said.
Raja added that Iran remained committed to international law
and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently emphasised
the importance of respecting the principles of international law, preserving
regional peace and stability, and resolving disputes through dialogue and
diplomatic means, while at the same time reserving its legitimate right to
defend its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity,” he said.
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