U.S. Secretary of State: Uncertain Whether Russia Supports Draft Resolution on Hormuz Strait
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said on May 5, following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, that he does not know whether Moscow supports the U.S.-proposed draft resolution on the Hormuz Strait at the United Nations Security Council.
When asked by reporters about whether Russia would support the resolution, Rubio stated at a White House press briefing: "I don't know if the resolution can avoid being vetoed."
The U.S. Secretary of State emphasized that the U.S. has already drafted the text, and it is now straightforward.
He added: "This is a real test for the United Nations as an institution to address global issues."
Rubio said on May 5 that the U.S. had submitted a new draft resolution to the UN Security Council regarding the Hormuz Strait, which would include demands for Iran to "stop attacks, mining, and charging fees."
On the same day, a spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reiterated Tehran's position, stating that all civilian and commercial vessels entering or exiting the Hormuz Strait must follow designated routes and obtain approval from the Iranian government.
Previously, the UN Security Council draft resolution on the Hormuz Strait was vetoed by Russia and China and failed to pass. Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Nebenzya, had previously stated that Russia could not support a text that would create a dangerous precedent in international law. Nebenzya stressed that the document was unilaterally drafted. He said the wording in the draft "could be interpreted by bad-faith states as legitimizing the use of force."
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched multiple strikes against targets inside Iran, including attacks on Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. In response, Iran carried out retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli territory and U.S. military targets in the Middle East.
On April 8, Washington and Tehran announced a two-week ceasefire, but subsequent negotiations held in Islamabad ended without results. There is currently no news of renewed hostilities, but the U.S. has begun blocking Iranian ports. Mediators are attempting to facilitate a new round of talks.
Source: sputniknews
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