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Gavin Blackburn

Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait as US deadline for deal looms

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in the hope that countries would allow it to pass.

The vote, 11 in favour, two against and two abstentions, took place hours before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the strategic waterway or face attacks on its power plants and bridges.

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