New York (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 07 April 2026 AD) United Nations The Security Council failed to adopt the draft resolution accuracy Claim of the Islamic Republic Iran Stop immediately everyone Attacks against merchant ships are abstained from Any attempts to obstruct freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz same Time allows countries to coordinate their defense efforts to ensure the safety and security of ships, including escorting them when necessary.
Draft accuracyProvided by Kingdom BahrainIt received the support of 11 countries, while both… Russian Federation and the People’s Republic China They used their veto power. Islamic Republic Pakistan And a republic Colombia Abstain from voting from Vote.
Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom BahrainHer country holds the presidency of the Security Council for a month AprilHe expressed his deep regret at the Council’s failure to adopt the resolution accuracywhich primarily addresses the challenge it presents Iran And its unjustified control over international navigation. He pointed out that this requires a firm international stance against such illegal and irresponsible behavior.
He stated that the Security Council’s failure to act would have serious repercussions on humanity, in light of the draft resolution accuracy submitted to vote As a serious attempt to confront IranHer frequent aggressive behavior in the area.
Al-Zayani informed the Council members about this IranIran’s continued insistence on threatening the security of international navigation is not an isolated incident, but rather a “documented negative approach.” In this regard, he emphasized that Iran It does not have the right to close the Strait of Hormuz or deprive it of it worldIts countries with vital resources, pointing out that the project presented by his country to vote Complies with international law and provisions United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bahrain He reminded the international community that the Gulf states are essential Source of energy flow to worldWhich makes the Strait of Hormuz a shared international responsibility.
Amended Bahraini draft accuracyWhich was voted on today, stipulating: condemnation Of attacks and threats targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz Iran Responsible for undermining maritime security and threatening global trade and energy security.
He stressed the need to stop this immediately everyone Attacks and any attempts to obstruct freedom of navigation in the strait, stressing that such actions constitute a violation of international law and a threat to international peace and security.
the accuracy He reaffirmed the Security Council’s commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and rights of states everyone Ships and aircraft to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, including the relevant provisions of the Convention United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
In this regard, the text called on concerned countries using commercial shipping routes to coordinate defensive efforts to ensure the safety and security of ships, including escorting them when necessary, while adhering to international humanitarian and human rights law.
He also stressed the right of countries to defend their ships against attacks, calling for this Iran Stop immediately everyone Attacks against merchant ships, refrain from Any attempts to obstruct freedom of navigation, and stop targeting civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas Facilities and water stations.
the accuracy He expressed his concern about the extension of threats to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, considering any attempt to obstruct navigation in these vital waterways a serious threat to international security.