"The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz after it was significantly watered down in the face of opposition from China and Russia about allowing force to reopen the critical waterway that Iran has largely cut off to global shipping."
"Bahrain's initial draft resolution would have allowed countries to use all necessary means U.N. language that would include possible military action in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to secure passage and deter attempts to interfere with navigation."
"The final draft eliminates any reference to allowing offensive military action, reflecting the concerns of veto-wielding countries like Russia, China, and France regarding the use of force."
The Independent focuses on vital issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. It emphasizes the need for on-the-ground reporting to present balanced perspectives. The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which has been modified due to opposition from China and Russia. The final draft allows only defensive actions to ensure safe passage for vessels, reflecting the geopolitical tensions surrounding global shipping and energy prices.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]