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UNITED NATIONS / GLOBAL DESK — Sky Global News
Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, escalating global tensions and deepening fears of an energy crisis.
The draft resolution, proposed by Bahrain, received strong support from 11 out of 15 UNSC members, while two countries abstained. However, the vetoes by Russia and China blocked its adoption, with both nations arguing that the proposal was biased against Iran.
🛢️ STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route through which nearly 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipments previously passed, has effectively come to a standstill.
Iran has threatened to target vessels following the conflict involving the United States and Israel, leading to a near-total disruption of shipping.
📉 GLOBAL IMPACT
- ⛽ Fuel prices rising worldwide
- 🌏 Asian countries imposing consumption limits
- 📦 Supply chain disruptions increasing
- 💸 Economic pressure mounting globally
🇺🇸 US REACTION
The United States strongly condemned the vetoes.
US Ambassador Mike Waltz called the move:
“A new low… They are holding the global economy at gunpoint.”
He also warned that the blockade is preventing humanitarian aid from reaching crisis-hit regions including Congo, Sudan, and Gaza.
🇫🇷 FRANCE RESPONSE
France also criticized the decision, stating the resolution was designed purely for defensive measures to ensure safe navigation without escalating conflict.
🇷🇺🇨🇳 RUSSIA & CHINA POSITION
- China’s envoy Fu Cong said the resolution would send the wrong message amid rising tensions
- Russia’s envoy Vasily Nebenzya confirmed an alternative proposal is being prepared
Both countries maintained the draft unfairly targeted Iran.
🇮🇷 IRAN RESPONSE
Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani praised the veto, stating:
“This prevented the Security Council from being misused to legitimise aggression.”
⚠️ WHAT’S NEXT
- US deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait is nearing expiration
- Risk of further military escalation remains high
- Global markets remain under pressure
📢 EDITOR’S NOTE — SKY GLOBAL NEWS
This is a rapidly developing situation with major implications for global security and the economy. Further updates will follow.
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