The United Nations Security Council is set to vote this Wednesday, March 11, on two competing draft resolutions concerning the conflict involving Iran and its regional impact.
Competing Resolutions
- Gulf States Draft: Proposed by the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, this resolution condemns Iran’s attacks against Gulf states and Jordan. It calls for an immediate cessation of all Iranian attacks and threats, including those carried out via intermediaries, and condemns any Iranian attempts to disrupt international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global trade.
- Russian Draft: Presented by Russia, an ally of Iran, this alternative text does not explicitly mention Iran, Israel, or the United States. Instead, it condemns all attacks on civilians and urges all parties to halt hostilities and return to negotiations.
Diplomatic Reactions
Iran’s UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, criticized the Gulf countries’ draft, accusing them of attempting to invert the roles of aggressor and victim through what he described as a politically motivated, one-sided text.
The Gulf-backed resolution already has over 90 sponsors, including the United Kingdom, signaling broad international support for an immediate halt to Iranian military actions in the region.
This vote marks the first substantive action by the UNSC since the emergency meeting held immediately after the outbreak of hostilities.
