Iran has cautioned the United Nations Security Council against taking “provocative action” over the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of a planned vote on a draft resolution that was later postponed.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued the warning on Friday, saying any escalatory move by global powers could worsen tensions in the already volatile region.
“Any provocative action by the aggressors and their supporters, including in the UN Security Council regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, will only complicate the situation,” Mr Araghchi said.
The statement came ahead of a scheduled vote on a resolution aimed at authorising a multinational force to protect shipping through the strategic waterway. However, the vote was later postponed indefinitely, with no new date announced.
Strategic choke point
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global shipping route for oil and gas, and has been severely disrupted since the outbreak of hostilities following US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February.
The near shutdown of the passage has raised concerns over global energy supplies and heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.
Draft resolution divide
The proposed resolution, brought forward by Bahrain, sought to approve the use of “defensive” force to secure maritime traffic from alleged Iranian threats.
It received backing from the United States and several Gulf nations affected by the disruption.
However, key members of the council, including Russia, China, and France, reportedly raised objections to earlier versions of the draft, contributing to the delay in the vote.
Rising tensions
The developments underscore deep divisions within the Security Council and reflect broader geopolitical rivalries shaping the response to the crisis.
Iran’s warning signals potential resistance to any international intervention perceived as hostile, raising fears of further escalation in one of the world’s most sensitive energy corridors.
The postponement of the vote highlights the complexity of securing consensus on maritime security in the Gulf, as global powers weigh the risks of escalation against the need to protect critical energy routes.
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