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7 Apr 2026, 16:19

On Tuesday, April 6, China and Russia vetoed a proposed resolution from Bahrain to the United Nations Security Council, which encouraged countries to coordinate on "protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."

Two weeks ago, Bahrain, with the support of the United States and other oil-exporting countries in the Gulf, began discussions on a draft resolution that would grant any country wishing to use force to reopen the strait a clear mandate from the United Nations.

However, after France, China, and Russia opposed the tone of the resolution, Bahrain modified its provisions and only called for encouraging countries to coordinate on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Since the United States and Israel began their war against Tehran on February 28, Iran has effectively closed this vital waterway, the repercussions of which have been felt throughout the global economy.

Jamal Al-Ruwaie, Bahrain's ambassador to the United Nations, said last week: "We cannot accept the economic terrorism that affects our region and the world; the entire world has been impacted by these developments."
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