Bahrein's push for 'all necessary means' in Strait resolution meets French opposition at U.N. meeting
Bahrain has submitted a draft United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing member states to use "all necessary measures" and force if needed, specifically targeting Iran over the closure of Hormuz shipping lanes on March 19-30; France immediately countered by introducing an alternative text that calls for negotiations instead.
Key Points
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1Bahrain proposed drafting UN resolutions calling for the authorization of military force under "necessary means" terminology.
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2The proposal aims specifically to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz from potential threats by Iran.
Developments
Perspectives
A U.N. Security Council resolution calling for the authorization of military action against Iran is facing opposition from three council diplomats.
— (Mynorthwest, Independent.co.uk)Bahrain has proposed a draft UN Resolution authorizing countries to use 'all necessary means' - diplomatic language meaning force or violence in this case
— (Tribune.com.pk)A draft UN Security Council resolution proposing military action to keep the Strait of Hormuz open faces opposition for potentially authorizing force under Chapter Seven and raising concerns about targeting Iran's allies in Bahrain; while proposed by Bahrain, it is unclear whether U.S. President Mike Waltz supports this measure as world powers seek a solution amid rising fuel prices following recent strikes on Iranian targets since February 28.
Bahrain has submitted a draft UN Security Council Resolution backed by Gulf states and the US that would authorize forceful measures against Iran in response to attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. However, diplomats warn it is unlikely to pass because Russia's ally China could veto the text despite support from other members like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.