The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a revised proposal aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, after the resolution was significantly weakened following opposition from major powers including China and Russia.
The draft resolution, introduced by Bahrain, now permits only defensive measures to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels, stopping short of authorizing full military intervention in the critical shipping corridor.
Earlier versions of the proposal had called for countries to use “all necessary means” — a term commonly interpreted as approval for military force — to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman.
The scaling back of the resolution highlights deep divisions within the Security Council, particularly as tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt global shipping through the waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most vital energy routes, with roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies typically passing through it, making any disruption a major concern for international markets and energy security.
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