US Pushes UN Security Council Resolution to Counter Iran’s Actions in Strait of Hormuz.
Washington DC:
The United States (US) has proposed a new resolution at the aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring security in the strategically vital , amid rising tensions with .
According to US officials, the draft resolution comes in response to what Washington describes as escalating actions by Tehran that threaten global trade and maritime security. The has been accused of attempting to disrupt shipping through threats to attack vessels, laying sea mines in key transit routes, and proposing tolls on ships passing through one of the world’s most critical oil and trade corridors.
The initiative was undertaken at the direction of , with the United States working in coordination with regional allies including Bahrain, Gulf partners, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar. These Gulf partners have jointly supported efforts to maintain stability and uninterrupted maritime movement in the region.
The proposed resolution calls on Iran to immediately halt all hostile activities in the Strait, including attacks on commercial vessels, deployment of sea mines, and any attempts to impose transit fees. It further demands that Iran disclose detailed information regarding the number and locations of mines allegedly placed in the waterway and cooperate fully with international efforts to safely remove them.
In addition to security measures, the draft also supports the creation of a humanitarian corridor to ensure the continued flow of essential goods and assistance through the region, highlighting concerns about the broader impact of instability on global supply chains and vulnerable populations.
US officials stated that the resolution is expected to be brought to a vote in the coming days and expressed optimism about gaining backing from other Security Council members, as well as a wider group of co-sponsoring nations. The move underscores growing international concern over the potential disruption of a passage through which a significant portion of the world’s energy supplies transit daily.
If adopted, the resolution would mark a significant step in addressing maritime security risks in the Gulf and reinforcing international norms governing freedom of navigation in critical global waterways.
