China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping - Reuters

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On April 7, 2026, Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, despite the resolution being significantly diluted to avoid opposition. The final vote stood at 11 in favor, 2 against, and 2 abstentions. The resolution sought to encourage international efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait, through which one-fifth of global oil passes, amid escalating conflict involving Iran.

China and Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favor of the resolution, with two against—China and Russia—and two abstentions. Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani expressed regret over the rejection, emphasizing the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait.

China and Russia vetoed a UN resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favor of the resolution, with two against—China and Russia—and two abstentions. US Ambassador Mike Waltz condemned the vetoes, calling them a 'new low' and urging responsible nations to join the US in securing the vital waterway.

China and Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favor of the resolution, with two against—China and Russia—and two abstentions. Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani expressed regret over the rejection, emphasizing the need for decisive action to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait.

China and Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favor of the resolution, with two against—China and Russia—and two abstentions. Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani expressed regret over the rejection, emphasizing the need for decisive action to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait.