Khaleej Times, 12 March 2026: The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding that Iran immediately stop its missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries amid escalating regional conflict.

The resolution passed with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (China and Russia), and was co‑sponsored by a record 135–136 UN member states, signalling unusually broad international support. It demands the cessation of all Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan, and condemns attempts to obstruct maritime navigation, including through the Strait of Hormuz.

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