Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution seeking the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, blocking its adoption despite majority support. The 15-member United Nations Security Council voted on the resolution proposed by Bahrain, with 11 members voting in favour, two against and two abstaining. The resolution failed to pass […]

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Tuesday on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a text already diluted to remove Gulf states' desired green light to use force to protect the key shipping lane.

The 15-nation UN Security Council voted on the resolution proposed by Bahrain, which got 11 votes in favour, two against and two abstentions

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The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favour of the resolution, with two against and two abstentions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Tuesday on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a text already diluted to remove Gulf states' desired green light to use force to protect the key shipping lane. The draft resolution prepared by Bahrain and supported by the United States received 11…

The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favour of the resolution, with two against and two abstentions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favour of the resolution, with two against and two abstentions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

April 7 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran reached a two-week cease-fire Tuesday evening, less than two hours before President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face catastrophic consequences.

Japan welcomes the announcement of a cease-fire agreement between the United States and Iran as a "positive move," the top government spokesman said Wednesday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said at a press conference that an actual deescalation in the Middle East is of top importance and that Tokyo expects…

April 8 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain will travel to the Gulf to meet with allied leaders, 10 Downing Street said Wednesday, hours after a cease-fire was announced in the war with Iran.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a two-week extension, saying diplomatic efforts were “progressing steadily” and needed more time.

The initial Bahrain proposal sought to authorise countries to use “all necessary means” -- a UN term that includes military action -- to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and prevent any attempts to close it.

The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

China and Russia vetoed a Bahraini resolution urging global coordination to safeguard commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, on Tuesday's UN Security Council vote.

U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”

LONDON, April 8 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders to try to ensure the Strait of Hormuz opens permanently after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, his office said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hours before a US deadline for Iran to reach a deal or face intense attacks on power plants and other infrastructure, Pakistan urged President Donald Trump to give Tehran two more weeks to allow the two sides to reach a peace settlement.

Trump made the dramatic announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday evening (US time) even as Democrats called for his removal over unhinged threats to wipe out the Iranian civilisation.

Sirens sound across Gulf states and Israel as missiles are reported hours after Trump announces a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Authorities scramble to intercept threats while fires and impact sites are confirmed across the region.

Vice President JD Vance says the Iran ceasefire is fragile but could hold if Tehran negotiates in good faith, warning the U.S. won't hesitate to act.

Gen. Jack Keane says he is skeptical about the Iran ceasefire, warning Tehran has a track record of using negotiations to buy time and delay deals.