New York: India has voted against a Western-sponsored resolution on Iran at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), joining China and Pakistan in opposing the motion.
The UNHRC decided to deepen its investigation into Iran’s response to recent protests, citing allegations that thousands of people—including children—were killed during the crackdown. The resolution calls on Iran to end what it describes as the “brutal repression” of demonstrators and expresses grave concern over the “unprecedented scale of violent action by security forces against peaceful protests.”
The 47-member Council voted 25 in favour, 7 against, while 15 countries abstained. India, China, and Pakistan were among the seven nations that cast votes against the resolution. With its adoption, the UNHRC has agreed to extend and expand the mandate of independent investigators tasked with collecting evidence to ensure accountability for alleged human rights violations in Iran.
India’s Position at the UNHRC
According to reports, India also voted “no” on a related proposal to extend the tenure of independent investigators examining human rights abuses in Iran. India was one of seven countries—again including China and Pakistan—to oppose the move.
This vote has been viewed as a departure from India’s traditional approach of abstaining or remaining absent on country-specific human rights resolutions. However, New Delhi’s stance on Iran has remained consistent. India has previously opposed similar resolutions targeting Tehran.
Notably, in November 2025, India voted against a Third Committee resolution at the UN General Assembly titled “The Situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran,” reaffirming its established policy of opposing such measures against Iran.
The latest vote underscores India’s continued preference for engagement and dialogue over country-specific resolutions, even as international scrutiny of Iran’s human rights record intensifies.
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