"The resolution, supported by six Gulf nations and Jordan, comes as countries around the world feel the impact of the disruption of the flow of oil as the Strait, which carries a quarter of the world's oil."
"The final draft authorizes countries 'to use all defensive means necessary and commensurate with the circumstances in the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters' to secure passage and deter attempts to interfere with international navigation 'for a period of at least six months.'"
"Russia and China had strongly opposed the previous drafts authorizing possible offensive action."
The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on a resolution sponsored by Bahrain, allowing countries to use defensive measures to ensure safe ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This resolution, supported by six Gulf nations and Jordan, addresses the disruption of oil flow through a critical passage that carries a quarter of the world's oil. The final draft limits earlier proposals that included offensive actions, now permitting only defensive means for a minimum of six months. Permanent members of the Security Council can veto the resolution.
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