US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxOcExoM1d6aklFTjE2XzI0aGc1ckRETkpybV9JVHZnZzVSY1NES1JpX2ZFbXdiRzZwdW1US1NmcC1hTHExTklKZllaTVl1dDdlbm9sNlAwZkFIcnhEVjdFYlRia1VDZ2tSS1NDNnM3V2h3VkdURXBuM3F0MnBfSU9oX1lUUHpJSkd4NE56ZHNzRnNzM1EyemU2XzlCNkVJWXFfeVZrc2hfLWQySFJfZjVEVWdPVmU2OEM0Nmlra01QdnE?oc=5" target="_blank">US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

The U.S. and Bahrain have proposed a UN Security Council resolution aiming to impose sanctions and potentially authorize force against Iran if it continues to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This diplomatic move follows recent escalations, including exchanges of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces.

UN Security Council members are set to discuss a U.S.- and Bahrain-backed draft resolution that could lead to sanctions against Iran and potentially authorize force if Tehran fails to halt attacks and threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative contrasts with previous U.S. actions outside the UN framework.

The U.S. and Bahrain are advocating for a UN Security Council resolution that could impose sanctions and potentially authorize force against Iran if it continues to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This diplomatic effort follows recent escalations between U.S. and Iranian forces.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have intensified over control of the Strait of Hormuz, following the U.S. launch of 'Project Freedom' to secure maritime passage. The fragile ceasefire is at risk, with both nations enforcing rival maritime blockades and engaging in military actions.