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Russia, China Veto UN Resolution to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
UN Security Council Resolution on Hormuz Strait Fails
On Tuesday, a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz was vetoed by Russia and China. Despite being repeatedly watered down in hopes of gaining their abstention, the resolution ultimately failed with an 11-2 vote (Pakistan and Colombia abstained). This outcome exacerbates concerns about the stability of the vital maritime passage, through which one-fifth of the world's oil transits.
President Trump's Warning to Iran
The vote took place just hours after US President Donald Trump issued an unprecedented threat to Iran. Trump stated that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran does not open the strategic waterway and reach a deal before his 8 PM deadline. This highlights the heightened tensions between Iran and Western nations, drawing significant international attention to the situation in the Middle East.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-07)*
