US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingThe New Arab2026-05-06
The United States and Bahrain are pushing for a UN-backed resolution to bolster security in the Strait of Hormuz. This resolution could impose sanctions on Iran and authorize force if Tehran fails to halt attacks on commercial shipping. Recent escalations between Iran and the US have intensified international efforts to secure the waterway's safety.