The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a Bahrain-led resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, after China and Russia exercised their veto powers during a closely watched vote.
The 15-member council recorded 11 votes in favour of the draft, while China and Russia opposed it. Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
Announcing the outcome, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani told the council that the draft resolution had not been adopted owing to the veto cast by permanent members.