Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to Gulf-backed efforts to restore navigation through one of the world’s most critical oil routes.
The resolution, introduced by Bahrain, failed despite securing 11 votes in favour, with Pakistan and Colombia abstaining. The vote came just hours before a deadline set by US president Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the strait or face sweeping attacks on its infrastructure.
