Shafaqna Pakistan: Russia on Friday strongly rejected a US-backed resolution targeting Iran, calling it an attempt to inflame already rising tensions in the region.
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations Security Council, Vasily Nebenzya, expressed Moscow’s opposition ahead of a vote during a session focused on maritime security in the Persian Gulf.
He said Russia would not support any resolution that singles out Iran while ignoring what it sees as the underlying causes of the regional crisis. According to him, “Moscow rejects every attempt to impose a one-sided narrative against Iran.”
Nebenzya warned that adopting such resolutions could trigger further instability across the Middle East, urging a broader approach that addresses the root causes of the conflict rather than assigning blame to one side alone.
He further argued that maritime security in the Persian Gulf cannot be ensured through unilateral condemnations or provocative measures, but rather through ending ongoing conflicts and halting military operations.
Russia also called on all Security Council members to avoid steps that could further escalate tensions and to refrain from introducing confrontational resolutions.
The draft resolution was introduced by the United States with support from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. The proposal urged Iran to halt attacks and remove toll measures in the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Dunya News
