"The draft resolution, which has faced resistance from China, Russia and others, has been watered down from its original form. Beijing has made clear its opposition to authorizing any use of force."
"In remarks to the Security Council on Thursday morning, China's UN envoy Fu Cong said such a move would be 'legitimizing the unlawful and indiscriminate use of force, which would inevitably lead to further escalation of the situation and lead to serious consequences.'"
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a resolution aimed at protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution, proposed by Bahrain, seeks to authorize defensive force against Iranian attacks. Iran has closed the waterway in response to US-Israeli strikes. The draft has faced opposition from China and Russia, with China explicitly rejecting any authorization for force, warning it could escalate tensions. A resolution requires nine votes in favor and no vetoes from the five permanent members.
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