Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strain of Hormuz

Associated Press (AP) DiplomaticNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By EDITH M. LEDERER and FARNOUSH AMIRIApril 7, 2026 at 05:53 PM

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Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The vote, held at the UN, was 11-2 with two abstentions. The resolution had been weakened in an attempt to gain Russian and Chinese support. The vote occurred hours before a deadline set by the U.S. President for Iran to open the waterway or face attacks. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply, and its closure has caused energy prices to increase. The Bahrain foreign minister expressed disappointment, stating the failed resolution signals that threats to international waterways can go unchecked.

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Failing to adopt this resolution sends the wrong signal to the world.

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One-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. President Donald Trump set an 8 p.m. Eastern deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks.

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The vote was 11-2, with two abstentions from Pakistan and Colombia.

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Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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Pakistan 40% Colombia 40% Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani 50% Bahrain 50% Donald Trump 60% U.N. Security Council 70% Iran ×270% UN ×380% China ×290% Russia ×290% Strait of Hormuz ×295%

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