Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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Key Points:
- Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite the resolution being significantly weakened to avoid their opposition.
- The resolution, sponsored by Bahrain, called for coordinated defensive efforts to ensure safe navigation through the strait and demanded that Iran cease attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure.
- The veto occurred hours before a U.S. deadline set by President Trump, who threatened severe military action if Iran did not reopen the strategic waterway, through which one-fifth of the world's oil passes.
- Russia and China blamed the U.S. and Israel for initiating the conflict and called for an immediate end to military operations, opposing any Security Council authorization of force.
- Earlier, the Security Council adopted a separate resolution condemning Iran's attacks and blockade in the strait, with Russia and China abstaining, reflecting ongoing international tensions over the conflict.
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