{"id":136939,"date":"2026-04-08T06:02:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/un-security-council-fails-to-adopt-bahrain-backed-strait-of-hormuz-resolution\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T06:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:02:54","slug":"un-security-council-fails-to-adopt-bahrain-backed-strait-of-hormuz-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/un-security-council-fails-to-adopt-bahrain-backed-strait-of-hormuz-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Security Council fails to adopt Bahrain-backed Strait of Hormuz Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 8 \u2014 The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a Bahrain-backed resolution aimed at safeguarding maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, after vetoes by permanent members China and Russia.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The draft resolution, introduced by Bahrain alongside Gulf allies\u2014including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan\u2014received eleven votes in favor but was blocked by the dual veto. Pakistan and Colombia abstained.<\/p>\n

The measure called for coordinated defensive actions to ensure safe navigation through the Strait, a strategic shipping corridor linking Iran, Oman, and the UAE. It also demanded that Iran halt attacks on commercial vessels and refrain from interfering with maritime transit.<\/p>\n

Supporters, led by the United States and Gulf states, warned that escalating disruptions in the waterway\u2014which handles a significant share of the world\u2019s energy supplies\u2014could trigger broader economic shocks and worsen global food insecurity.<\/p>\n

Opponents argued that the draft was one-sided and failed to address the broader causes of the conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe draft resolution failed to capture the root causes and the full picture in a comprehensive and balanced manner,\u201d said Fu Cong, China\u2019s ambassador to the United Nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Security Council should not rush to vote when serious concerns have been raised by members.\u201d<\/p>\n

Russia\u2019s envoy, Vassily Nebenzia, described the resolution as \u201cfundamentally erroneous and dangerous,\u201d claiming it unfairly portrayed Iran as the sole source of regional instability while omitting what he termed unlawful actions by the United States and Israel.<\/p>\n

\u2018Punish the victim\u2019<\/h2>\n

Iran\u2019s ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, rejected the draft, calling it an attempt \u201cto punish the victim\u201d and justify further aggression. <\/p>\n

He defended Tehran\u2019s actions in the Strait as \u201cproportionate measures,\u201d assuring that non-hostile vessels would continue to enjoy freedom of navigation.<\/p>\n

The United States struck a starkly different tone. Ambassador Michael Waltz said the Strait \u201cis too vital to the world to be used as hostage, to be choked, to be weaponized by any one State,\u201d accusing Iran of threatening global stability and criticizing China and Russia for siding with Tehran.<\/p>\n

Pakistan, which abstained, called for restraint and renewed diplomacy. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad noted ongoing efforts, including a joint initiative with China proposing a roadmap for a ceasefire, dialogue, civilian protection, and restoration of maritime security.<\/p>\n

Bahrain expressed disappointment at the outcome. Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said the Council had failed to act decisively against threats to international waterways, warning that inaction sent \u201cthe wrong signal\u201d globally.<\/p>\n

The impasse underscores deep divisions within the Security Council and its limited ability to respond to escalating geopolitical crises. <\/p>\n

China and Russia signaled plans to introduce an alternative resolution in the coming days, highlighting ongoing diplomatic maneuvering despite the deadlock.<\/p>\n

The Security Council comprises 15 members, including five permanent members\u2014China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States\u2014each with veto power. <\/p>\n

The remaining 10 members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly for two-year terms.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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