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UN Condemns Iran's Gulf Attacks, Demands Immediate Halt

3/14/2026

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The UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf nations, with 135 co-sponsors.
The resolution demands an immediate halt to hostilities and condemns Iran's targeting of civilian infrastructure.
Bahrain's ambassador highlighted the Gulf's strategic importance for global trade, while Qatar's envoy called the strikes a violation of international law.
Iran's ambassador criticized the resolution as unjust, claiming it overlooks the conflict's root causes.
Iranian forces escalated attacks on commercial ships and airports, threatening regional stability and global energy supplies.

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The UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf nations, with 135 co-sponsors.
The resolution demands an immediate halt to hostilities and condemns Iran's targeting of civilian infrastructure.
Bahrain's ambassador highlighted the Gulf's strategic importance for global trade, while Qatar's envoy called the strikes a violation of international law.
Iran's ambassador criticized the resolution as unjust, claiming it overlooks the conflict's root causes.
Iranian forces escalated attacks on commercial ships and airports, threatening regional stability and global energy supplies.