Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz
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Key Points:
- The UN Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution authorizing the use of defensive measures to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with the final draft excluding offensive military actions due to opposition from Russia, China, and France.
- Iran claims to have shot down a second US F-35 stealth fighter jet over its airspace, though the US Central Command has dismissed such reports in the past.
- Iran launched missile attacks on Israel and Gulf nations, resulting in damage to infrastructure including a refinery in Kuwait and a missile strike in central Israel; explosions were also reported near Tehran and Isfahan.
- US President Donald Trump warned that the US military will escalate strikes on Iran by targeting bridges and electric power plants, despite legal concerns over attacking civilian infrastructure.
- Oil prices surged above $111 per barrel amid fears of prolonged conflict, while Asian markets showed cautious gains; the ongoing war continues to disrupt global oil flow through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
