Iran has cautioned the United Nations Security Council against taking any “provocative action” regarding the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions over the strategically vital waterway remain high.
Speaking ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution to protect shipping in the strait, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any aggressive measures by the council or its supporters would only worsen the situation.
The draft resolution, initially proposed by Bahrain, sought to authorize the use of defensive force to secure shipping lanes against potential Iranian attacks. It had support from the United States and Gulf countries affected by the near blockade but faced objections from several key members, including Russia, China, and France.
The vote, originally set for Friday, has now been postponed indefinitely, with no new date announced.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil exports, has been virtually closed since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, raising concerns over global energy security.
The ongoing stalemate highlights the deep divisions within the UN and the growing complexity of international efforts to ensure the free flow of oil through one of the world’s mosstrt sensitive maritime chokepoints.
