The UNSC Resolution 2817 (2026) is a type of international legal instrument, specifically a United Nations Security Council Resolution, adopted on March 11, 2026. It originated from a letter dated February 28, 2026, submitted by the representative of Bahrain on behalf of the Member States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). The resolution was created to address the problem of escalating violence in the Middle East, specifically condemning the "egregious attacks" by the Islamic Republic of Iran against its neighbors.
The resolution was adopted by a vote of 13 in favor to none against, with China and the Russian Federation abstaining. It works by condemning in the strongest terms Iran's missile and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks against the territories of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. Key provisions include a demand for the immediate cessation of all such attacks and that Iran immediately and unconditionally cease any provocation or threats to neighboring States, including the use of proxies. Furthermore, the resolution condemns any actions by Iran aimed at obstructing international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz or threatening maritime security in the Bab Al Mandab. It reaffirms the right of Member States to defend their vessels from attacks and provocations, in accordance with international law.
This resolution connects directly to the UN Charter, specifically recalling the Security Council's primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and affirming the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense recognized by Article 51 of the Charter. It also recalls Resolution 552 (1984), which addresses the importance of the Gulf region to international peace and security. The resolution has not been replaced or amended, but it was adopted amid a rapidly spiraling conflict, which began with Israeli and United States airstrikes against Iran on February 28, 2026.