A United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has failed after vetoes from Russia and China.
The Bahrain-sponsored draft received backing from 11 members of the council, while two abstained. However, opposition from Moscow and Beijing, both permanent members with veto power, blocked its adoption.
The resolution called on countries to coordinate defensive measures to ensure maritime safety and urged Iran to halt attacks on merchant vessels navigating the key waterway.
Shipping through the strait, which handles roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows, has largely come to a halt after Tehran threatened to target vessels in response to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
The disruption has driven global fuel prices higher and prompted some countries, particularly in Asia, to introduce energy-saving measures and ration supplies.
The vote came hours before a deadline set by Donald Trump, who warned Iran to reopen the strait or face intensified military action.
Negotiations over the resolution had been ongoing for days, with earlier drafts including provisions under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, potentially allowing sanctions or military force. These references were later removed in an effort to secure broader support.
Bahrain expressed regret over the outcome, warning that inaction could undermine the credibility of the Security Council and embolden further violations.
Meanwhile, the United States accused Iran of effectively «taking the world’s economy hostage» by blocking one of the most critical global energy routes, as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
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