US and Gulf states draft UN Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingThe National2026-05-06
The US and Gulf countries are drafting a UN Security Council resolution to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran dismissed the draft as a US attempt to push its political agenda, while the US is working to avoid vetoes from China and Russia. The stability of the Strait of Hormuz is highlighted as a critical issue impacting global energy markets and the economy.