UN Security Council to Vote on Strait of Hormuz Resolution Ahead of Trump Deadline
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on Tuesday on a draft resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz, just hours before a deadline set by former U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran.
The resolution, presented by Bahrain with support from the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan, calls for coordinated defensive measures to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
It also demands that Iran immediately halt attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure, including oil, gas, and water facilities.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy corridor, with nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passing through it. Tensions in the region have escalated sharply since February 28, following strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets, which prompted retaliatory actions by Iran against Israel and Gulf states.
While Iran has reportedly allowed limited passage to some vessels, disruptions to commercial shipping have raised global concerns. Meanwhile, U.S. and Israeli forces have also targeted Iranian naval facilities.
President Trump has proposed forming a multinational naval coalition to safeguard the strait. However, countries including France, Germany, Japan, and United Kingdom have taken a cautious stance. The UK has reportedly consulted around 40 countries on the matter.
An earlier draft of the resolution included a clause allowing the use of force, but it was removed after objections from China, Russia, and some European nations.
The current version limits actions to defensive measures under international law and calls on the UN Secretary-General to provide regular reports on the situation.
