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Bahrain proposes UN Security Council resolution authorizing force to protect Hormuz shipping
·United Nations, New York
Bahrain drafted a UN Security Council resolution authorizing 'all necessary means' to protect Hormuz shipping. Backed by Gulf states and US. Unlikely to pass — Russian/Chinese veto expected. France preparing alternative draft.
Bahrain circulated a draft UNSC resolution authorizing countries to use 'all necessary means' in and around the Strait of Hormuz to ensure navigation and prevent interference. Backed by Gulf states and US (Reuters). The draft calls Iran's actions a threat to international peace and demands immediate cessation of attacks on merchant vessels. Targeted sanctions threatened. Russia and China expected to veto. France working on alternative draft. First multilateral UN effort to formally address the Hormuz crisis.
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Actor responses
US backs Bahrain's UNSC draft resolution for 'all necessary means' to protect Hormuz. Veto by Russia and China expected.
Iran opposes any UN authorization for military force in the Strait of Hormuz, which it considers within its sovereign sphere.
Russia expected to veto the Bahrain UNSC resolution if brought to vote.
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