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UNSC resolution on Iran attacks: India co-sponsors

16 March 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSUNSC resolutionon Iran attacks:India co-sponsors16 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India joined as co-sponsor of a UNSC text asking Iran to halt strikes on Gulf states during the West Asia conflict.

Key facts

  • Moved by: GCC; 134 countries supported.
  • Named Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Jordan; condemned any bid to block the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Vote: 13 in favour; Russia and China abstained.

India’s reasons (MEA)

About 10 million Indians live and work in the GCC; the Gulf supplies about 50% of crude and around 90% of LPG imports.

Exam angle

  • Mover: GCC.
  • Abstained: Russia, China.

Test yourself

1. Which group introduced the UNSC resolution on Iranian attacks that India co-sponsored?

The resolution was introduced by the GCC.

2. Which two UNSC members abstained on the resolution against Iranian attacks on Gulf countries?

Russia and China abstained.

3. According to the notes, about what share of India's LPG imports comes from the Gulf region?

Gulf supplies around 90% of LPG imports; 50% of crude.

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