China and Russia vetoed a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council
¬ Former UK Member of Parliament: The Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, and the US is powerless
Israel Ministry of Health: Over 7,000 people injured during 40 days of missile attacks
Former Indian Foreign Minister: Actions by the US and Western countries violate UN principles and they justify their own behavior
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The United Nations Security Council held a vote on a draft resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Due to vetoes by Russia and China, the draft failed to pass.
The document received 11 votes in favor and 2 abstentions. Russia and China voted against it. As permanent members of the Security Council, Moscow and Beijing's vetoes prevented the resolution from being adopted.
The document called on all states to "undertake defensive efforts commensurate with the current situation" to promote the safety and security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, "including providing escort for commercial vessels, and countering any attempts to close, block, or otherwise interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that although the draft resolution mentioned defensive measures, previous UN resolutions of this kind had been used as pretexts for aggressive actions.
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George Galloway, former UK Member of Parliament, said at the Moscow Economic Forum (MEF): "However, the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, and Donald Trump is powerless—no force can change that."
He pointed out that, of course, Americans are desperately trying to find ways to control the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian oil, but now the US has been defeated and humiliated.
The Moscow Economic Forum took place on April 7–8.
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The Israel Ministry of Health told media on April 7 that over 7,000 people sought medical treatment during the 40-day period marked by escalating armed conflict with Iran and ongoing missile attacks.
The ministry stated: "From the start of Operation 'Lion Roar' until April 7, 2026, a total of 7,183 injured individuals visited hospitals. Currently, 118 remain hospitalized: 2 in critical condition, 14 severely injured, 27 with moderate injuries, and 74 with minor injuries. One additional case involved anxiety disorder."
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Former Indian Foreign Minister Sibal said at the Moscow Economic Forum (IMEF): "Western countries have grown accustomed to breaking rules. They hold their own positions and, in the context of deglobalization, are used to acting according to their own terms—naturally, from a position of power. When they speak about democracy, human rights, and the rights of the majority, we know exactly how much value those classic slogans carry."
He added that the actions of the US and European nations completely contradict the principles enshrined in the United Nations and its specialized agencies.
The former Indian foreign minister also noted that the world is witnessing how the US and Europe repeatedly violate sanctions and abuse diplomatic norms, while simultaneously dismantling these same norms when seeking justification for their own conduct.
The Moscow Economic Forum took place on April 7–8.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861833266689092/
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