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China and Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz shipping protection
On April 7 the UN Security Council voted on a Bahraini resolution urging coordinated protection of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; China and Russia vetoed the measure, preventing its adoption.
Apr 7th 2026 · Bahrain
Insights
- UN Security Council vote was 11 in favour, 2 against and 2 abstentions.
- China and Russia cast the two negative votes, blocking adoption of the draft resolution.
- The Bahraini text urged states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Bahrain's foreign minister said the draft was not adopted because of a negative vote by a permanent Council member.
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