UNITED NATIONS, United States, April 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The UN Security Council is set to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution addressing Iran's threats to the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic sources told AFP, after more robust earlier drafts faced potential vetoes. Iran has imposed an effective blockade on the critical waterway since the United States and Israel launched the war on February 28, sending ripple effects throughout the global economy. Bahrain, backed by other oil-exporting Gulf countries, had launched negotiations two weeks ago on a draft resolution that would have given a clear UN mandate to any state wishing to use force to unblock the strait. It also encourages coordination "to deter attempts to close, obstruct or otherwise interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz." The draft expresses the Council's "readiness to consider further measures" against anyone undermining freedom of navigation in the Strait.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 07, 2026 05:46 UTC