Draft UN resolution urges Iran halt actions in Hormuz

Draft UN resolution urges Iran halt actions in Hormuz The United States and several Gulf allies have drafted a resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at ensuring safe passage for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with a vote expected in the coming days. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the proposal calls on Iran to cease attacking vessels, laying sea mines and imposing fees for transit through the strategic waterway. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar participated in preparing the draft, which also urges Iran to disclose the locations of sea mines and assist in their removal. “The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to hold the world’s economy hostage,” Rubio said. The draft additionally proposes a humanitarian corridor in the strait and has been revised to secure potential backing from Russia and China, according to reports.

The United States and several Gulf allies have drafted a resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at ensuring safe passage for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with a vote expected in the coming days.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the proposal calls on Iran to cease attacking vessels, laying sea mines and imposing fees for transit through the strategic waterway.

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar participated in preparing the draft, which also urges Iran to disclose the locations of sea mines and assist in their removal.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to hold the world’s economy hostage,” Rubio said.

The draft additionally proposes a humanitarian corridor in the strait and has been revised to secure potential backing from Russia and China, according to reports.