Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz passes with broad international backing

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A draft United Nations Security Council resolution has gained 112 co-sponsors, calling for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours. The resolution, tabled by Bahrain and the United States, aims to protect international waterways, commercial shipping, and energy supplies, as well as ensure the safety of seafarers.

The list of co-sponsors includes Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Manama, Washington, India, Japan, South Korea, Kenya, Argentina, and most member states of the European Union. The resolution is being considered by the UN Security Council, with no date set for a vote.

Meanwhile, peace negotiations between Iran and the US remain stalled. The US has demanded that Iran dismantle its nuclear programme and lift restrictions on the strait, while Iran has called for war reparations, an end to the US naval blockade of its ports, and a ceasefire on all fronts.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has accused the US of seeking capitulation rather than peace. He stated that Iran’s demands represent “minimum requirements” for any serious, sustainable arrangement.

Regional powers are also engaging in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Qatari leaders on Tuesday, warning that the strait must not be used as a weapon. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has urged support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts and warned against a return to fighting.

The diplomatic push coincides with US President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, where the war with Iran is expected to feature in his discussions with President Xi Jinping.

Source: Al Jazeera