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Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera Staff·20 days ago
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The resolution calls for freedom of navigation through the waterway and urges an immediate halt to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours. A draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has gained 112 co-sponsors, according to diplomatic sources, underscoring the breadth of global concern over the closure of one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The resolution, tabled by Bahrain and the United States, seeks to protect international waterways, commercial shipping and energy supplies, and to ensure the safety of seafarers, the sources told Al Jazeera on Tuesday. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Trump says he does not need Xi’s help on Iran war as he heads to China list 2 of 4 Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham list 3 of 4 Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?…

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