Arabic version: قرار البحرين في الأمم المتحدة بشأن مضيق هرمز يحظى بدعم عالمي

A draft United Nations Security Council resolution advocating for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has garnered support from 112 nations, highlighting significant international concern regarding the closure of this vital shipping route. The resolution, initiated by Bahrain and the United States, aims to safeguard international waterways, commercial shipping, and energy supplies, while ensuring the safety of seafarers, according to Al Jazeera.

The proposal also calls for an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbors. Principal sponsors of the resolution include Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, alongside Bahrain and the United States. Other notable co-sponsors comprise India, Japan, South Korea, Kenya, Argentina, and a majority of European Union member states. Al Jazeera’s correspondent Gabriel Elizondo noted that the list of co-sponsors extends across three pages, encompassing approximately two-thirds of all 193 UN member states.

This marks the second resolution presented by Bahrain to the Security Council, following an earlier attempt last month that was vetoed by China and Russia. Both countries have expressed reservations about the new draft, but it remains uncertain whether they will veto it again if a vote is scheduled. No date for the vote has been announced yet.

The push for this resolution occurs against a backdrop of stalled peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. The U.S. is insisting on the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. Conversely, Iran has demanded war reparations, the cessation of the U.S. naval blockade of its ports, and a ceasefire in conflicts involving Iranian-backed groups.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, criticized the U.S. approach, stating that true peace cannot be achieved through humiliation and threats. He emphasized that Iran’s demands are not merely maximalist but represent the minimum requirements for a serious and sustainable agreement. Meanwhile, regional diplomatic efforts are intensifying, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visiting Doha to discuss the situation, emphasizing that the Strait should not be weaponized. Qatar’s Prime Minister also stressed the importance of avoiding a return to conflict and supporting mediation efforts by Pakistan.