UNSC Resolution: India’s masterstroke in UN against Iran, supported the resolution condemning the attack on GCC countries

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the ongoing tension in the Middle East, India has taken a historic and tough diplomatic step in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India has joined hands with more than 130 countries that co-sponsored the resolution condemning the ‘extremely serious’ attacks carried out by Iran on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan. Resolution passed in UN, Russia-China kept distance On Wednesday (March 11), this important resolution presented by Bahrain was passed with 13 votes in the 15-member Security Council. Gone. It is worth noting that while India openly took the side of the Gulf countries, the permanent members of the Council, Russia and China abstained from this vote. Highlights of the resolution and India’s stance: Immediate stop on attacks: The resolution demands Iran to immediately and unconditionally stop its attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Jordan. Security of the Strait of Hormuz: India has demanded those It also strongly condemned the threats, in which Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz. This route is very important for India in terms of energy security. Concern over civil security: India has expressed deep concern over the attacks on residential areas and civil infrastructure. What is the meaning of this decision of India? According to diplomatic experts, this step of India is a clear indication of its increasing closeness with Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE. About 90 lakh Indian expatriates live in these countries and a large part of India’s energy needs are met from here. Despite traditional friendship with Iran, considering international security and the interests of its citizens, India thought it better to take a tough stance this time. India has made it clear that it is against any kind of violence in the region and wants the disputes to be resolved only through ‘Dialogue and Diplomacy’.