Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

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Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The resolution was repeatedly watered down to avoid vetoes but failed, with a vote of 11-2 and two abstentions.
President Trump threatened Iran but later suspended the threat for a two-week ceasefire, which Iran accepted.
Russia and China opposed the resolution, citing it as giving the US and Israel 'carte blanche for continued aggression.'
They proposed a rival resolution urging all parties to halt military activities and condemning attacks on civilians.
Bahrain, the draft's author, criticized the Security Council for inaction and warned of economic blackmail by Iran.
Iran's ambassador defended its actions in the Strait of Hormuz as lawful self-defense under the UN Charter.
The resolution evolved from authorizing military action to only defensive means, but was further weakened to avoid vetoes.
Bahrain pushed the resolution due to Iran's blockade, seen as an existential threat by Gulf nations.
A previous resolution sponsored by Bahrain condemned Iran's attacks but Russia and China abstained.

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