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The United States has revised its proposed United Nations Security Council resolution calling on Iran to stop attacks and mining activities in the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats say the changes are unlikely to prevent vetoes from China and Russia. The dispute highlights growing tensions over Middle East security and freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.
According to diplomats familiar with the negotiations, the updated draft resolution removed language invoking Chapter VII of the U.N. Charter. That chapter would have allowed the Security Council to authorize measures ranging from economic sanctions to military action. The revised proposal, however, still contains strong criticism of Iran and warns that the council may consider “effective measures,” including sanctions, if Tehran fails to comply.
The draft resolution also reaffirms the right of U.N. member states to defend their vessels from attacks and threats that undermine maritime navigation rights. Although the text does not directly authorize military force, diplomats believe it leaves the possibility open for future action.
The proposal was drafted by the United States and Bahrain after repeated incidents involving attacks on commercial shipping and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway is essential for global oil transportation, making regional stability a major international concern.
Russia and China previously vetoed a similar U.S.-backed resolution last month, arguing that the measure was confrontational and risked escalating conflict in the Middle East. Russian officials again criticized what they described as “one-sided” resolutions that could worsen instability in the region.
The diplomatic standoff comes just ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to China, where discussions surrounding Iran and Middle East security are expected to play a significant role. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently urged both China and Russia not to block the resolution, calling it a key test of the United Nations’ effectiveness.
