Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz after it was watered down, with the vote 11-2, as one-fifth of global oil typically transits the strategic waterway amid escalating Iran tensions.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Tuesday aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international action on the critical waterway where Iran's blockade threatens global oil supplies and economic stability.

The UN Security Council debated maritime security after Iran and the US imposed dual blockades on the Strait of Hormuz, threatening 20% of global oil-gas exports and stranding 20,000 sailors on 2,000 vessels, prompting urgent calls for corridor reopening.

Iran's foreign minister warned the UN Security Council that provocative action on a Strait of Hormuz shipping protection resolution would worsen tensions, as Bahrain pushes a contested draft authorizing defensive measures amid West Asian conflict disrupting global energy trade.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international efforts to address Iran's blockade threatening global oil supplies and economic stability.

China threatens to veto a UN Security Council resolution authorizing defensive military force to protect shipping in the closed Strait of Hormuz, warning of escalation risks amid surging oil prices and ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions.

Iran assured India its vessels face safe passage through the volatile Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel tensions, while the UN Security Council prepares to vote on protecting global shipping through this critical oil chokepoint handling one-fifth of worldwide trade.

Iran's foreign minister warned the UN Security Council that provocative action regarding the Strait of Hormuz will worsen tensions, as Bahrain's draft resolution seeking defensive shipping protection faces a Saturday vote amid West Asia conflict disruptions to global energy trade.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution Tuesday aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international efforts to counter Iran's effective blockade of the critical waterway carrying one-fifth of global oil supplies since February.

Iran launched coordinated attacks on Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, UAE military facilities, and Kuwait hours before Trump announced a ceasefire, with UAE intercepting one ballistic missile and eleven drones amid escalating regional tensions.

Iran's Foreign Minister announced the country will reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during a two-week truce if attacks cease, a critical development affecting approximately one-fifth of global petroleum trade amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Russia and China vetoed a weakened UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international action as Trump threatened Iran and later negotiated a two-week ceasefire affecting one-fifth of global oil supplies.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution backed by eleven nations aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor, citing imbalanced framing as regional tensions persist and maritime routes remain disrupted.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which was already diluted to remove authorization for force.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution supported by eleven nations to secure maritime freedom in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.

China and Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution backed by eleven nations to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies amid escalating Iran tensions.

Russia and China reject a UN resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution backed by the US and Gulf states to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns over authorizing force amid escalating Middle East tensions following the US-Israel military campaign against Iran.

UAE's minister called for Iran's immediate accountability at the UN Security Council, demanding unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Iranian interference threatens global maritime security, trade, and energy supplies affecting developing nations most severely.

Egypt's foreign minister conducted multilateral calls with six regional and international counterparts to advance de-escalation efforts, emphasizing dialogue's necessity for regional stability while supporting US-Iran negotiations and ceasefire initiatives.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister led a failed UN Security Council campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Iran's restrictions threaten global stability and could push four million Arabs into poverty, though Russia and China blocked the resolution.

Iran assured India of safe vessel passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel tensions, as the UN prepares to vote on a shipping protection resolution opposed by China over force authorization concerns.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution proposed by Gulf States to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocking decisive international action on Iranian attacks against regional vessels and infrastructure during escalating Middle East conflict.

China opposed a Bahrain-backed UN Security Council resolution authorizing defensive measures to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid regional tensions following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran that disrupted maritime traffic and elevated oil prices.

The UN Security Council will vote next week on Bahrain's resolution to protect Hormuz shipping lanes, but China opposes authorizing force, threatening potential veto despite oil price surges from ongoing regional conflict.

Bahrain leads campaign to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions.

Global stock markets declined Tuesday as investors reacted to escalating Middle East tensions, including US-Israeli strikes on Iran's Kharg oil terminal and attacks on Saudi petrochemical facilities, while critical regional infrastructure and ports suspended operations amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Trump's ceasefire announcement sparked Asian stock rallies and oil price drops below $100 per barrel, while infrastructure strikes across Iran and the Gulf region caused regional supply disruptions and port closures, with Russia and China blocking UN action on shipping lane security.

Following Trump's announcement of a two-week Iran ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, Asian stock markets surged while oil prices plummeted below $100 per barrel, though regional infrastructure attacks and port suspensions continue disrupting global supply chains.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Trump's warning of severe consequences.

China and Russia vetoed a UN resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, citing bias against Iran.

China and Russia blocked a UN resolution aimed at coordinating international efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran's closure has disrupted approximately one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies amid escalating regional tensions.

Bahrain's foreign minister addresses the UN Security Council on cooperation between the UN and regional organizations.

Bahrain's foreign minister sought UN Security Council approval Friday for a revised resolution authorizing defensive measures to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, closed since U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran triggered month-long conflict and oil price surges.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister led a failed UN Security Council campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Iran's restrictions threaten global stability and could push four million Arabs into poverty, though Russia and China blocked the resolution.

China and Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution backed by eleven nations that aimed to coordinate international efforts protecting commercial shipping through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, blocking Bahrain's proposal.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister urged immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council, warning that Iranian closure and attacks threaten global trade, energy security, and supply chains affecting vulnerable economies worldwide.

Iran assured India of safe vessel passage through the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel military operations, as the critical waterway handling one-fifth of global oil trade faces disruption risks threatening worldwide energy supplies.

Russia and China vetoed a diluted UN resolution aimed at reopening Iran-blocked Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of global oil transits, escalating tensions as Trump's deadline for Iranian action approaches amid the five-week conflict.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit rejected Iran's claims to control the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz as legally baseless, calling on the international community to hold Tehran accountable for unlawful attacks on Arab states violating international law and state sovereignty.

The UN Security Council votes Saturday on Bahrain's watered-down resolution authorizing defensive measures to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, though China opposes force authorization amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions and surging oil prices.

China and Russia vetoed a UN resolution supporting commercial shipping protection in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming bias against Iran, while the US emphasized security needs as the closure disrupts one-fifth of global energy shipments.

Bahrain and Spain's foreign ministers discussed bilateral ties and international developments in a phone call, reviewing cooperation and UN Security Council role.

Russia and China vetoed a diluted UN resolution intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international efforts to restore critical maritime passage through one of the world's most strategically vital shipping corridors.

President Trump's two-week Iran ceasefire announcement triggered Asian stock market surges and oil price plunges below one hundred dollars per barrel, while regional infrastructure attacks and port suspensions created cascading global economic disruptions across Middle Eastern energy networks.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on reopening the Hormuz Strait with eleven votes supporting it, while Cambodia enacted strict online fraud laws imposing sentences up to thirty years imprisonment for serious offenses.

Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution backed by eleven nations that would have authorized defensive military action to reopen Iran-closed Strait of Hormuz, blocking international authorization for force hours before Trump's deadline.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution backed by eleven nations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international efforts to restore navigation through a critical oil passage amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international efforts to restore critical oil passage as an 8 p.m. Trump deadline for Iran approached amid escalating tensions.