Russia Criticizes US and Israel Over Strait of Hormuz Crisis at UN Security Council
'Hormuz Was Open Until You Struck On Iran': Russia Slams US, Israel At UNSC
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At the UN Security Council, Russia accused the United States and Israel of causing the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz following military strikes on Iran. Russia and China vetoed a resolution aimed at reopening the vital oil route, with the US warning it may act in self-defense.
- 01Russia blames the US and Israel for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 02The US and Israel's military actions against Iran led to the disruption of the shipping route.
- 03Russia and China vetoed a resolution to reopen the Strait, which had support from the US and Bahrain.
- 04The resolution failed despite 11 votes in favor due to two vetoes and two abstentions.
- 05US warns it may still act in self-defense despite the resolution's failure.
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During a session of the UN Security Council, Russia accused the United States and Israel of instigating a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil. Russia asserted that the strait was operational until military strikes on Iran were initiated by the US and Israel. In response to the crisis, Russia and China vetoed a Western-backed resolution that aimed to reopen the strait, which had garnered 11 votes in favor but ultimately failed due to the two vetoes and two abstentions. The resolution was already weakened, having removed provisions that would allow the use of force to secure the waterway. Following the vote, US Ambassador Mike Waltz emphasized that the US would retain the right to act in self-defense. Bahrain's Foreign Minister expressed concern that the resolution's failure could embolden threats to international waterways, while Iran's UN Ambassador condemned the resolution as punitive and a potential justification for further military action.
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The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to increased oil prices and supply chain disruptions globally, affecting consumers and economies dependent on oil imports.
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