Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz, hours before Trump deadline

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Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

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A UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz was vetoed by Russia and China on Tuesday. The resolution, introduced by Bahrain, sought to ensure the safety and security of navigation in the Strait and demanded Iran halt attacks on commercial vessels and infrastructure. The vote occurred hours before a deadline set by then-President Trump for Iran to cease threatening the waterway, with the U.S. threatening military action if the deadline was not met. Eleven nations voted in favor of the resolution, while Pakistan and Colombia abstained. The U.S. Ambassador criticized Russia and China for siding with Iran, accusing them of tolerating the disruption of the global economy.

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The resolution demanded that Iran immediately halt attacks on merchant and commercial vessels.

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No one should tolerate that they are holding the global economy at gunpoint, but today, Russia and China did tolerate.

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The resolution received 11 votes in favor and two against, with abstentions from Pakistan and Colombia.

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Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes against its power plants and bridges.

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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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Colombia 30% Pakistan 30% Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani 40% Mike Waltz 50% Bahrain ×360% United Nations Security Council ×270% Iran ×480% Donald Trump ×280% Russia ×590% China ×590% Strait of Hormuz ×7100%

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