Representatives of the United States and several Arab countries held joint consultations at the United Nations on a draft Security Council resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed diplomatic efforts to safeguard one of the world’s most critical maritime routes.
According to a statement issued after the meeting, Bahrain, in co-ordination with the US and backed by Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, submitted the draft resolution to the UN Security Council as part of ongoing consultations on Gulf maritime security.
The statement described the Strait of Hormuz as one of the world’s most vital waterways, underscoring its strategic importance for Gulf stability and the global economy. It said recent developments had reinforced the urgency of preserving the security of the passage and ensuring that it remains fully open to international navigation.
Bahrain’s representative said the draft text, presented as a continuation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, calls on Iran to immediately halt all attacks and threats against commercial shipping. The proposal also addresses concerns related to the laying of sea mines and what it described as illegal towing operations.
The representative added that the draft was rooted in the principle of freedom of navigation under international law and aimed to support efforts toward sustainable peace and dialogue in the region.
The latest diplomatic move comes after an earlier, more forceful draft resolution failed to pass the Security Council in April following vetoes by Russia and China. Diplomats and international media reports said the revised text was deliberately softened to improve chances of broader support and avoid another deadlock at the Council.
Reports from New York indicated that Security Council members have entered a fresh phase of closed consultations on the revised proposal rather than a formal public voting session.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of global concern, with nearly a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas trade passing through the narrow waterway connecting the Gulf to international markets.