UN Security Council to Vote on Bahrain's Resolution Regarding Strait of Hormuz
UNSC to vote Saturday on Bahrain-led resolution on Strait of Hormuz
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The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution proposed by Bahrain on Saturday, aimed at ensuring open transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution seeks to authorize defensive measures while addressing concerns from permanent members China and Russia regarding the use of force.
- 01The resolution affirms the Strait of Hormuz must remain open for transit.
- 02It allows states to take defensive measures to secure navigation.
- 03China and Russia opposed earlier drafts that permitted the use of force.
- 04The vote is scheduled for 11 am local time on Saturday.
- 05Over 130 nations co-sponsored the resolution, including India and the United States.
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The UN Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution proposed by Bahrain regarding the Strait of Hormuz, scheduled for Saturday at 11 am local time. The resolution emphasizes that the Strait must remain open for all transit passage and prohibits any state from closing or controlling it. It allows states to take defensive measures to ensure safe navigation while adhering to international law. The draft has been modified to exclude earlier provisions that would have permitted the use of force, following opposition from permanent members China and Russia. Bahrain, currently holding the presidency of the Council, is backed by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Jordan in this initiative. The resolution has garnered support from over 130 nations, including India, which previously co-sponsored a resolution condemning Iranian attacks on GCC countries and Jordan. This new resolution aims to reinforce the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Gulf states and calls for an immediate cessation of Iranian provocations in the region.
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The resolution aims to ensure safe passage through a critical maritime route, affecting international shipping and regional security.
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