China's veto of Hormuz draft resolution helps ease tensions: envoy
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Key Points:
- China vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it prevented escalation of the conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel by upholding fairness and the UN Charter principles.
- The draft resolution, submitted by Bahrain, aimed to encourage coordinated defensive efforts to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but China criticized it for lacking a comprehensive and balanced view of the conflict's root causes.
- China emphasized the need for de-escalation, rejecting unauthorized military actions and warning that US military deployments and blockades exacerbate tensions in the region.
- China supports the recent ceasefire agreement and US-Iran negotiations as positive steps, urging all parties to honor the ceasefire, pursue dialogue, and resolve disputes peacefully.
- As a strategic partner in the Middle East, China is actively mediating to promote peace talks and stability, calling on the international community to oppose actions that could undermine the ceasefire or escalate conflicts.
