The UN Security Council is set to vote on Bahrain's resolution to secure the Strait of Hormuz, supported by the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan.
The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on a Bahraini resolution to secure the Strait of Hormuz, backed by the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan, reports Singapore's Maritime Fairtrade.
The draft reaffirms open passage for all international transit and bars any state from closing or controlling the strait. It allows member states to take defensive measures to protect navigation and deter obstruction.
The resolution sets a legal framework for nations to mobilize support for safe passage under international law. Transparency requirements oblige countries to notify the UN when acting under the authorization.
A monitoring mechanism will require monthly reports from the UN Secretary-General, enabling the Security Council to respond to developments. Bahrain's UN ambassador, Jamal Al Rowaiei, stated that Gulf states cannot allow 'economic terrorism' to continue.
Reports suggest the UAE may consider a stronger stance, though an Emirati official stressed a defensive posture. The vote is seen as pivotal given Hormuz's role in global oil transport and the wider Iran conflict.
Observers say the outcome could shape future military and diplomatic efforts in the region, reflecting Gulf states' collective push to safeguard trade routes.
