The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Reuters has reported that the United States has urged countries to back a United Nations resolution calling on Iran to halt attacks and mining activities in the Strait of Hormuz, though diplomats say China and Russia are likely to veto the measure.
According to the report, the draft resolution—proposed by the U.S. and Bahrain and supported by Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar—demands that Iran cease attacks, reveal the locations of naval mines and avoid obstructing maritime navigation.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, warned that countries opposing the resolution risk setting a dangerous precedent, questioning their commitment to peace.
Iran’s UN Ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, rejected the proposal, calling it “deeply flawed” and politically motivated, and accused Washington of lacking legitimacy in matters of maritime security.
Diplomats said the draft faced strong objections from China and Russia during closed-door discussions at the United Nations Security Council, with both countries expected to use their veto power. One diplomat noted that Russia called for the text to be withdrawn or rewritten, while China described it as biased and criticized its reference to Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which allows enforcement measures including sanctions or military action.
The push for the resolution comes as tensions remain high despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, with officials indicating that Washington and Tehran may be nearing a temporary agreement to halt fighting while leaving key disputes unresolved.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the resolution as a test of the effectiveness of the United Nations and urged China and Russia not to block it.
