Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersApril 7, 2026 at 10:17 PM

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Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

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Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution proposed by Bahrain aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The vote, held on Tuesday, saw 11 of the 15 UNSC members in favor, but Russia and China opposed it, citing bias against Iran. The resolution sought to have affected states coordinate defensive efforts to ensure safe navigation in the Strait. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively stopped after Iran threatened vessels in response to military action against them. The US ambassador to the UN condemned the vetoes, claiming the blockade was preventing aid from reaching humanitarian crises.

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US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, condemned the Russian and Chinese vetoes, saying they marked “a new low”.

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Russia and China said that the measure was biased against Iran.

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Eleven of the 15 members of the UNSC voted in favour of the resolution.

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Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Shipping through the narrow waterway has effectively come to a standstill after Tehran threatened to attack vessels.

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Sudan 35% Gaza Strip 40% Mike Waltz 40% Israel 50% Bahrain 50% Donald Trump 60% United States ×270% United Nations Security Council ×280% Iran ×585% Russia ×490% China ×390% Strait of Hormuz ×395%

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strait of hormuz 100% un resolution 90% russia 80% china 80% veto 70% commercial shipping 60% united nations security council 50% iran 50% fuel prices 50% blockade 40%