On March 11, 2026, the UN Security Council issued a resolution demanding that Iran halt its attacks on Gulf states. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions, notably from China and Russia, who expressed dissatisfaction that the resolution did not address ongoing US-Israeli hostilities against Iran.

The resolution specifically calls for the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately cease all attacks against the Gulf states, which include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. It also condemns any actions by Iran that threaten international shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has been involved in a series of retaliatory attacks in the region, especially following strikes attributed to US and Israeli forces that have targeted high-profile Iranian leaders. The country's aggressive actions have included attacks on commercial vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil transportation.

Bahrain's UN ambassador, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, who introduced the resolution, highlighted the importance of Gulf security not only for the region but also as a matter of global concern due to its implications for international economic stability.

In response to the resolution, Iranian ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani condemned it as a misuse of the Security Council's authority, representing a political agenda largely influenced by the US and Israel.

The US ambassador, Mike Waltz, firmly backed the resolution, suggesting it reflected a wide condemnation of Iran's aggressive tactics and intended disruptions that threaten not only regional stability but also international security.