UAE Regrets UN Security Council Failure to Act on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Attacks
UNITED NATIONS – The United Arab Emirates has expressed deep regret after the UN Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution demanding an immediate halt to attacks on vessels and threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposed resolution, which sought to establish a clear framework for international cooperation against what the UAE called “Iran’s illegal attacks and threats to the global economy,” did not receive the necessary endorsement from the Council.
In a statement released following the vote, the UAE said the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all, and freedom of navigation must be preserved.
“No country should have the power to shut down the arteries of global commerce and drive the world to the brink of economic calamity,” the UAE said.
The Gulf nation acknowledged that the Security Council’s failure to act “does not diminish the urgency of this crisis or the UAE’s resolve.”
The UAE thanked Bahrain for its leadership on the Security Council and for its diplomatic efforts. It further pledged to continue pushing for international efforts to restore security in the Strait of Hormuz and to work with partners to advance coordinated action aimed at securing navigation and restoring the flow of global commerce.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a major route for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Any disruption to traffic through the strait has significant implications for global energy markets and economic stability.
As of press time, there was no immediate reaction from Iranian authorities to the UAE’s statement or the failed resolution.
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