Iran Situation | China and Russia veto Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz

SighingCashier · 2026-04-07T16:30:52+00:00

The UN Security Council voted on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz submitted by countries such as Bahrain, but it was ultimately not adopted due to disagreements among member states. The draft was intended to encourage member states to coordinate defense actions, ensure freedom of navigation, and reaffirm the right to protect ships. The vote took place before the final deadline that the United States set for Iran to restart negotiations; U.S. President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilization.

SighingCashier

2026-04-07 16:30:52

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The United Nations Security Council voted on Tuesday on a draft resolution submitted by countries including Bahrain, relating to the Strait of Hormuz. Due to disagreements among member states over the relevant wording and the approach to take, the draft was ultimately rejected, with 11 votes in favor, 2 abstentions, and the two permanent members China and Russia voting against.

The draft is a scaled-down version of a resolution the Gulf states are seeking to authorize the use of force. The text strongly encourages member states to coordinate and carry out defensive efforts commensurate with the situation to ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution also reiterates the right of member states, under international law, to protect their ships from attack and provocation.

The vote took place hours before the final deadline set by the United States for Iran to reopen this global choke point. On Tuesday morning, U.S. President Trump threatened that if Iran failed to reach an agreement, he would destroy Iran’s “entire civilization.”

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