NEW YORK — In a significant shift in its diplomatic posture, India has co-sponsored a robust resolution in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that strongly condemns recent “egregious” attacks by Iran against Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and Jordan. The resolution, adopted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, demands an immediate cessation of all hostilities by Tehran and denounces the ongoing threats to close the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global energy supplies.
The 15-nation Security Council, currently presided over by the United States, passed the resolution with 13 votes in favour and zero against. Veto-wielding permanent members Russia and China chose to abstain from the vote. The Bahrain-led resolution saw an extraordinary show of international solidarity, with 135 co-sponsors including major powers and regional neighbours such as France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan.
Denouncing Breaches of International Law
The resolution reiterates the Council’s “strong support” for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan. It categorizes the recent Iranian military strikes as a clear breach of international law and a “serious threat to international peace and security.”
Specifically, the document demands that Tehran “immediately and unconditionally” cease any further provocations or threats against neighbouring states. This includes a call for Iran to stop the use of regional proxies to carry out maritime and territorial attacks. The inclusion of India as a co-sponsor is viewed as a high stakes move by New Delhi to protect its maritime interests and the safety of thousands of Indian seafarers currently caught in the crossfire of the West Asia conflict.
Global Concern Over Maritime Chokepoints
The resolution places particular emphasis on the freedom of navigation, denouncing any attempts to impede commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. With approximately 20% of the world’s oil and a significant portion of India’s liquefied natural gas passing through this narrow waterway, the Council warned that any closure would have catastrophic consequences for the global economy.
By joining 134 other nations in this diplomatic offensive, India has signalled that its patience regarding energy supply disruptions has worn thin. While New Delhi continues to maintain a “privileged strategic partnership” with Russia—who abstained from the vote—it has now aligned firmly with the international community in demanding that commercial shipping and sovereign territories be spared from the escalating military confrontation in the Gulf.
