Hasht-e Subh Analyzes Iran's Isolation Following UN Security Council Session

A recent United Nations Security Council session highlighted Iran's international isolation, according to Hasht-e Subh. A resolution condemning Iran's actions, proposed by Bahrain, was adopted, while a Russian draft for a ceasefire was rejected. China and Russia, described as Iran's strategic allies, abstained rather than voting against the Bahrain resolution.

The outlet attributes Iran's predicament to several factors. First, Iran is portrayed as an anti-system actor opposing the Western-dominated global order, though this opposition is framed as primarily targeting U.S. leadership rather than the system itself. It suggests that under Donald Trump, the U.S. seeks to either integrate Iran into the system through force or negotiation or remove it if unsuccessful. This stance is said to lack support even from allies like Russia and China.

Second, Iran's ideological enmity toward Israel is cited as a key contributor to its isolation. Hasht-e Subh notes that Iran has pursued Israel's destruction since its inception, arming regional forces that threaten other countries' interests. This policy is described as flawed, unauthorized internationally, and a barrier to normalizing relations with the West, particularly the U.S. Even China and Russia are said to disapprove of this overt hostility.

Third, Iran's opposition to Israel and the Western order has left it without loyal friends in the East. Despite recent attacks on Iran attributed to the U.S., most countries have refrained from condemnation. European nations are portrayed as following U.S. policy, while Arab states fear Washington and welcome Iran's weakening. In contrast, during a previous "12-day war," many condemned Israeli strikes on Iran, as the U.S. was not directly involved beyond nuclear facility bombings.

The analysis underscores U.S. influence in shaping international consensus, even if perceived as unfair by some.