China, Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran Herald · April 7, 2026 Politics

New York [US], April 8 (ANI): Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-backed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A resolution that was already diluted to secure their abstentions. The 15-member council saw 11 votes in favour, two against (China and Russia), and Pakistan and Colombia abstained from voting.