The Iran has criticised a recent resolution by the United Nations Security Council condemning its actions in the Gulf region, describing the move as politically motivated and unbalanced.
The Security Council on Wednesday adopted Resolution 2817 (2026), which denounced Iran’s missile and drone attacks on countries in the Gulf region and Jordan, urging Tehran to immediately halt hostilities.
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The resolution, presented by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135 United Nations member states, received 13 votes in favour, while Russia and China abstained.
In adopting the measure, the council said Iran’s strikes on Gulf states had worsened tensions as the crisis in the Middle East deepens. It added that the attacks represented a breach of international law and posed a serious threat to global peace and security.
The council also condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure, including ports and energy facilities, noting that the strikes resulted in civilian casualties and significant damage to buildings.
It further reaffirmed support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan.
Reacting to the resolution, Iran’s ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Raja, said the council’s position failed to reflect the realities surrounding the crisis and ignored acts of aggression against Iran.
According to the envoy, the measure focused solely on condemning Iran’s alleged attacks on critical infrastructure across the Gulf region without addressing the underlying 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.”
Raja maintained that Iran’s actions were undertaken in line with international law and 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.
He also argued that those responsible for escalating tensions in the region were parties whose actions had fuelled 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.
The ambassador added that Iran remained committed to international law and the peaceful settlement 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.