UN Security Council to Vote on Strait of Hormuz Resolution

New York. The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The vote is scheduled for 11:00 AM US time. The proposal was submitted by Bahrain, the current rotating president of the Security Council.

The resolution authorizes member states to take all necessary and appropriate defensive measures to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. It is reported that this resolution will remain in effect for at least six months.

Initially, the proposal was placed under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which would have permitted the use of military force. However, following objections from Russia and China, that provision was removed. Analysts suggest that the language of the resolution may still be uncomfortable for China and Russia.

Previously, both countries abstained from a vote on a draft that blamed Iran and mentioned the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic sources indicate that the possibility of them using their veto power remains, leaving the future of the resolution uncertain.