UNSC fails to pass Hormuz navigation resolution

2 days ago

The UN Security Council has failed to adopt a draft resolution calling for coordinated "defensive" measures to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after Russia and China cast vetoes. The draft resolution, penned by Bahrain, received 11 votes in favour. Colombia and Pakistan abstained, while Russia and China exercised their veto power as permanent Council members to block the