Pakistan, China, and Russia have jointly prepared a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East, according to Pakistan’s UN mission. The announcement came ahead of a UN Security Council meeting convened to discuss recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Although the timeline for a vote is not confirmed, the three nations have shared the draft with other Security Council members, requesting feedback by Monday evening. For the resolution to pass, it must secure at least nine votes without any vetoes from permanent members—the U.S., U.K., France, Russia, or China.
The draft resolution condemns the attacks on Iran’s “peaceful nuclear sites under IAEA safeguards,” labeling them a threat to international peace, security, and the global nuclear safeguards regime. It emphasizes the need for a diplomatic resolution to the nuclear issue and proposes the complete lifting of all sanctions in return for assurances that Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful.
Pakistan’s UN mission expressed hope that additional countries like Algeria would support the resolution. It confirmed the draft had been circulated for comments as part of the standard procedure before formal tabling in the Security Council.
Meanwhile, the international community awaited Iran’s response after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that American forces had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear sites, joining Israel in what is being termed the most significant Western military strike on Iran since its 1979 revolution.
Iran has formally requested the UN Security Council to address the attack, calling it a blatant and unlawful act of aggression and urging a strong condemnation.
In contrast, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon defended the U.S. and Israeli actions, stating that they deserve appreciation for enhancing global security—not condemnation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres criticized the U.S. strikes, calling them a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region and a direct threat to global peace. He stressed that diplomacy, not military action, is the only viable solution, urging all sides to avoid plunging the region into deeper chaos.
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