UN Security Council Resolution on Hormuz Strait Vetoed by China and Russia

According to AFP and Reuters, this draft resolution, initiated by Bahrain and supported by the US, aimed to encourage countries to coordinate to protect navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz. Persian Gulf countries had sought to use force to protect this vital waterway. The vote among the 15 Security Council members resulted in 11 votes in favor, 2 against, and 2 abstentions. For a Security Council resolution to pass, it must receive at least 9 affirmative votes, and none of the five permanent members – the UK, China, France, Russia, and the US – can exercise a veto. Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani stated that Gulf states were 'regretful' about this outcome. He pointed out that due to the veto cast by permanent members, this resolution did not pass. (Translator: Qu Xiangping / Reviewer: Hong Qiyuan) 1150408