The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 10130th meeting

China, Russian Federation veto Security Council draft resolution by Gulf States to safeguard international shipping through Strait of Hormuz.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / Security Council
• Video Length: 02:13:28
• Production Date: 7 April 2026
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Subject Topical: MIDDLE EAST SITUATION; OIL; TECHNOLOGY; DIPLOMACY; MILITARY ACTIVITY; VETO; AGGRESSION; VOTING; MARITIME TRANSPORT; AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; SHIPPING; FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION; PETROLEUM
• Geographic Subject: IRAN; ISRAEL; MIDDLE EAST; PERSIAN GULF REGION; UNITED STATES
• MAMS Id: 3553208
• Parent Id: 3552468
• Alternate Title: MTG SC 10130 MIDDLE EAST 07 APR 2026 AM

Description

The Security Council today rejected a draft resolution submitted by several Gulf States that would have strongly encouraged countries to coordinate defensive efforts and deter attempts to interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Today’s vote follows multiple rounds of negotiations, and occurs against a backdrop of regional escalation in the wake of military action commenced by Israel and the United States against Iran on 28 February. The Council has since been briefed on spillover effects in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.

Draft resolution contained in document S/2026/273

Submitted by: Bahrain

• Statement before the vote: President of the Council (as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bahrain)

The draft resolution was not adopted due to a negative vote of a permanent member.

Vote: 11 in favour (Bahrain, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama, Somalia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America); 2 against (China, Russian Federation); 2 abstention(s) (Colombia, Pakistan)

• Statements after the vote: Bahrain, United States of America, Panama, Colombia, Pakistan, France, Greece, Denmark, Latvia, Russian Federation, China, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Statement after the vote: Islamic Republic of Iran
• Further statement: President of the Council (as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain)
• Further statement: United States of America
• Further statement: Islamic Republic of Iran

Related Sites and Documents

UN Meetings Coverage

S/2026/273

S/PV.10130