By Akonasu GBEDOZIN United Nations A proposed resolution at the failed to pass despite receiving strong backing from a majority of memb...
By Akonasu GBEDOZIN
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A proposed resolution at the failed to pass despite receiving strong backing from a majority of members, after vetoes from and .
The measure secured 11 votes in favor out of the 15-member council, surpassing the minimum requirement of nine votes needed for adoption. However, two countries and abstained, while China and Russia exercised their veto power as permanent members, effectively blocking the resolution.
The draft initially included provisions under Article 7 that would have authorized member states to use force to reopen the . This aspect faced strong opposition from both Russia and China, leading to prolonged negotiations and significant revisions to the text.
The final version presented for a vote shifted its focus, urging countries reliant on the strategic waterway for commercial shipping to coordinate defensive measures rather than pursue military action, which supported the resolution, had hoped the revised language would be moderate enough to avoid a veto and secure at least abstentions from Russia and China.
The outcome highlights deep divisions within the Security Council. By vetoing the resolution, Russia and China signaled continued alignment with , arguing that the proposal was overly critical of Tehran.
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