India Co-Sponsors UNSC Resolution Condemning Iran
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What Changed
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Diplomatic Posture: BEFORE India maintained strict neutrality between Iran and GCC disputes, NOW India has openly co-sponsored a UNSC resolution condemning specific Iranian military actions.
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Security Priority: BEFORE India relied primarily on bilateral engagements for Gulf security, NOW it is actively utilizing multilateral UN mandates to demand security for the Strait of Hormuz.
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International Alignment: BEFORE India frequently abstained from direct votes that would antagonize historical partner Iran, NOW India prioritizes alignment with the broader consensus of 130 nations protecting Gulf sovereignty.
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Practice Questions
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Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 2026 UN Security Council resolution and India's Middle East diplomacy? 1. The UNSC resolution denounced threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and demanded an end to Iranian attacks against GCC nations. 2. Under its Look West Policy, India has historically avoided all diplomatic engagement with Iran in order to strictly favor GCC countries.