China and Russia Veto UN Resolution to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Key Takeaways
- Russia and China veto Bahraini draft to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The vetoed text was diluted, avoiding explicit authorization to use force.
- Security Council failed to adopt the resolution on Hormuz.
UN Security Council Vote
Russia and China used their veto to block a UN Security Council resolution.
The Council voted 11 in favor, with two against and two abstentions.
The resolution encouraged coordinated defensive efforts to ensure safety of navigation.
Trump issued an unprecedented threat that a whole civilization will die tonight.
US Reaction
US Ambassador Waltz condemned the vetoes as a new low.
Iran's shutting of the strait was preventing medical aid from reaching humanitarian crises.
Bahrain's Foreign Minister expressed regret and warned of dire consequences.
Russia and China's Justification
Russia and China cited Trump's threat as confirmation the proposal gave the US carte blanche.
Nebenzia said the resolution failed to capture the root causes of the conflict.
China's UN ambassador warned the resolution was susceptible to misinterpretation or abuse.
Russia and China circulated a rival resolution.
Bahrain's Role and Gulf Perspective
Bahrain sponsored the resolution as part of a coordinated Gulf effort.
The Gulf states emphasized their role as a key source of global energy supplies.
Despite removing explicit references to force, the Council still failed to adopt the measure.
The failure raised doubts about the Security Council’s ability to respond effectively.
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