China and Russia's veto thwarts Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Middle East
Published on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, reading time 2 minutes

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(CNN)—China and Russia, allies of Iran, exercised (veto) to block a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

The resolution was proposed by Bahrain, encouraging countries to coordinate defense measures to ensure the safe passage through this waterway, including escorting commercial ships. The text is a moderate version of the original draft; the original draft might have authorized countries to use force to ensure safe passage through the strait.

11 countries voted in favor, 2 abstained, and 2 opposed.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz condemned China and Russia for voting against the resolution, accusing them of "favoring a regime aimed at intimidating Gulf countries and forcing them to submit."

Russian UN Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said the resolution would set a "serious precedent" for international law and peace efforts.

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon stated: "Even if the resolution does not pass, the overwhelming support it received demonstrates that most countries worldwide are committed to ensuring freedom of navigation and responding to any efforts to threaten international trade routes."

The UAE expressed "deep regret" that the Security Council "failed today to adopt a clear international framework aimed at ending Iran's illegal attacks and threats against the global economy."

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In a statement on Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all, and freedom of navigation must be maintained; no country should have the ability to block the lifeline of global trade or push the world to the brink of an economic crisis."

The statement emphasized, "The Security Council's failure to respond does not diminish the seriousness of this crisis, nor does it weaken the UAE's resolve."