Bahrain and the United States have introduced a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council calling on Iran to stop attacks and threats against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal is supported by Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, reflecting growing regional concern over security and stability in one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
The draft resolution follows recent tensions in the Gulf region, including missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE earlier this week. Although Iran denied involvement in those attacks, Gulf countries and the United States have pushed for stronger international action to prevent further escalation and ensure safe maritime navigation through the strategic waterway.
Bahrain’s Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei stated that the Strait of Hormuz is essential not only for regional security but also for the global economy. He emphasized that recent developments demonstrate the urgent need for collective international action to protect shipping lanes and maintain free movement through the channel. The proposed resolution builds upon an earlier UN Security Council resolution adopted in March 2026 that strongly condemned attacks linked to Iran against neighboring countries.
The new resolution calls on Iran to immediately cease attacks, threats, mine placements and illegal toll collection activities affecting merchant ships and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. It also supports United Nations efforts to establish a humanitarian corridor in the region to ensure safe passage for critical supplies and humanitarian operations.
US Ambassador Mike Waltz warned that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is critical for global trade and economic stability. He criticized Iran’s recently announced Persian Gulf Straits Authority, which reportedly plans to charge international ships toll fees while crossing the waterway. According to the United States, such actions could create dangerous precedents affecting international commerce and global energy markets.
Iran strongly rejected the proposed resolution, describing it as biased and politically motivated. Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani argued that the draft unfairly targets Tehran while ignoring broader regional tensions and military actions by the United States and its allies. He claimed that US policies have increased instability in the Gulf and stated that resolving the Strait of Hormuz crisis would require ending the conflict and lifting maritime restrictions imposed on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors, handling nearly a quarter of global seaborne oil trade along with major shipments of liquefied natural gas and fertilizers. Shipping activity through the route has reportedly fallen sharply since tensions escalated earlier this year following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions across the region.
The proposed Security Council resolution highlights growing international concern over the potential economic and geopolitical consequences of continued instability in the Gulf. With global energy supplies and international trade routes at risk, diplomatic efforts at the United Nations are expected to play a critical role in shaping future regional security discussions.
