Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Indian Express·3h ago·Fear
What Happened
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. The vote was 11-2, with Pakistan and Colombia abstaining. The resolution had been weakened multiple times to encourage abstention rather than veto. It called for defensive coordination among states to ensure safe navigation. One-fifth of global oil passes through the strait. US President Trump set an 8 pm deadline for Iran to reopen it.
Key Entities
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