Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

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.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil transport. The vote, which followed a US-led effort to address Iran's closure of the strait, was 11-2, with Pakistan and Colombia abstaining. The resolution's failure occurred despite being weakened to encourage abstention from Russia and China. Bahrain's foreign minister expressed disappointment, stating the veto sends a negative message regarding the international community's response to threats against international waterways. The vote took place shortly after President Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, demanding the waterway be opened.

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.

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.