The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz following weeks of negotiations. The resolution received 11 votes in favor, with two votes against and two abstentions, according to reports from AFP. The final draft was significantly altered after discussions among permanent Security Council members.
Initial proposals faced resistance, primarily concerning the explicit emphasis on a defensive approach to any potential intervention. Ultimately, the resolution focuses on encouraging nations to “align their efforts in a defensive nature that is proportionate to the circumstances” to ensure safe passage through the strait. The final text of the resolution notably removed any mention of the Security Council’s authority to take action.
The resolution’s scope has been limited, concentrating primarily on the use of force and contributing to the security of navigation within the waterway.
