WANA (May 17) – Manouchehr Mottaki, a representative for Tehran in the Iranian Parliament, has sharply criticized Bahrain, accusing the country of acting as a “puppet” for the United States in drafting an anti-Iran resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council.
Speaking on the hidden motives behind the joint U.S.-Bahraini draft resolution, Mottaki warned the Bahraini leadership against provoking Tehran.
“Due to their lack of foresight and understanding, the leaders in Manama fail to realize that just as they should not play games with the Americans, they must certainly not play games with the Iranians,” Mottaki stated.
‘White House Agenda’
Mottaki, who also serves as a member of the parliament’s Economic Commission, asserted that Bahrain’s actions are entirely directed by Washington.
“In other words, the Bahrainis, acting as American puppets, have initiated a move that was already on the White House agenda. This will undoubtedly be their final anti-Iran effort,” he said.
The lawmaker pointed out that Manama has ignored its previous failures to pass anti-Iran resolutions at the Security Council. He claimed that during a recent Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in Istanbul, Bahrain attempted to revive the White House’s “Iran-phobia” policy but faced strong opposition from international delegates. “In essence, global parliaments delivered a slap in the face to the Bahrainis so they would learn their lesson,” Mottaki added.
Warning of Another Defeat
Mottaki noted that even some permanent members of the UN Security Council have cautioned the U.S. and Bahrain against pursuing a new resolution.
“If the officials in Manama heed the warnings of these permanent members, it will be to their benefit; otherwise, they will suffer the same fate as their previous endeavors,” the MP emphasized.
Potential Russian and Chinese Veto
The diplomatic push by the U.S. and Bahrain faces significant hurdles at the UN. Representatives from China and Russia have already criticized the draft resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz, stating that both the timing and the content of the document are inappropriate and will not help resolve the regional crisis.
Analysts view the stance taken by Beijing and Moscow as a strong signal that the two veto-wielding permanent members are highly likely to block the resolution if it is brought to a vote.