UNITED NATIONS, United States, April 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to the official program. He said the text, which has gone through several amendments and is supported by the United States, "comes at a critical juncture." Revised wording no longer explicitly invokes Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which allows the Security Council to authorize armed force to restore peace. It is not certain that Russia and China -- who both wield veto powers -- will back the draft resolution. Security Council mandates authorizing member states to use force are relatively rare.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 03, 2026 02:42 UTC