{"id":2586822,"date":"2026-04-03T09:24:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/un-security-council-delays-vote-on-escorting-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:28:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:28:07","slug":"un-security-council-delays-vote-on-escorting-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/un-security-council-delays-vote-on-escorting-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Security Council delays vote on escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fun-security-council-delays-vote-on-escorting-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2586822&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The United Nations Security Council postponed a vote on authorizing force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite pressure from the United States, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.The vote was called by Bahrain for Friday but was delayed at the last minute because of Good Friday, wiht no new date given.The draft resolution, backed by Bahrain and supported by the U.S. and many gulf states,would authorize \u201cdefensive means\u201d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-guard-called-to-new-york-city-subways\/\" title=\"National Guard deployed to NYC subways\">secure transit<\/a> and deter attempts to close the strait,either unilaterally or through <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >voluntary multinational naval partnerships<\/a>,but it would not create a UN task force. The language was softened to avoid an explicit Chapter Seven authorization, which could invite vetoes from Russia and China; Pakistan was also expected to object, citing its role in U.S.-Iran negotiations. The UAE has pushed for a stronger stance, while France\u2019s Macron criticized the idea of reopening the strait by force as unrealistic. If adopted,the measure would provide diplomatic backing for Gulf states and partners seeking to ensure safe passage,though a substantial naval deployment would be required to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/julian-assange-who-leaked-hundreds-of-thousands-of-stolen-classified-documents-to-be-freed-in-plea-deal-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Julian Assange, who leaked hundreds of thousands of stolen classified documents, to be freed in plea deal - Washington Examiner\">escort ships<\/a>,clear mines,and counter potential Iranian attacks.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">UN Security Council delays vote on escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2550431\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-nations\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"110\">United <\/a>Nations Security Council delayed a vote on using force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite pressure from the United States, Bahrain, and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-arab-emirates\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"215\">United Arab Emirates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The vote was called on Thursday by Bahrain and scheduled to take place on Friday, but was called off at the last minute. Diplomatic sources <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/today.rtl.lu\/news\/world\/un-security-council-to-vote-on-authorizing-force-to-protect-hormuz-1437532257\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/today.rtl.lu\/news\/world\/un-security-council-to-vote-on-authorizing-force-to-protect-hormuz-1437532257\">told<\/a> AFP that the delay was because the U.N. observes Good Friday as a public holiday, though this was known when the vote was scheduled. A new date for the vote hasn&rsquo;t been given.<\/p>\n<p>The vote was set to be contentious. Aside from permanent members Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the U.N. Security Council is currently occupied by Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>While the U.N. Security Council doesn&rsquo;t need a unanimous vote to pass measures, the five permanent members all have veto power. Russia and China&rsquo;s close relationship with Tehran means the effort to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/developing-as-news-of-christian-massacres-in-nigeria-spreads-sen-tuberville-joins-trump-is-ready-to-blast-islamist-butchers-back-to-the-stone-age\/\" title=\"Developing: As News of Christian Massacres in Nigeria Spreads Sen. Tuberville Joins Trump, Is Ready to Blast Islamist Butchers Back to the Stone Age\">support military action<\/a> against Iran would be a non-starter.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan was also likely to object due to its role in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Although filed by Bahrain, the draft resolution was supported by the United States and echoed many of the United Arab Emirates&rsquo; complaints.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We cannot accept economic terrorism affecting our region and the world, the whole world is being affected by the developments,&rdquo; Bahrain&rsquo;s U.N. ambassador, Jamal Alrowaiei, said earlier this week, adding that the resolution &ldquo;comes at a critical juncture.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The final draft softened its language to appease China, Russia, and a skeptical France, removing references to Chapter 7 of the U.N. charter, which would explicitly authorize military force against Iran. The draft instead cleared member states to use &ldquo;all defensive means necessary and commensurate with the circumstances,&rdquo; either unilaterally or as &ldquo;voluntary multinational naval partnerships.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The resolution aims to &ldquo;secure transit passage and to deter attempts to close, obstruct or otherwise interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The U.A.E., which has emerged as the most hawkish Gulf country, went further on Tuesday, explicitly citing U.N. Chapter Seven, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-move-to-curtail-war-powers\/\" title=\"Democrats Move to Curtail War Powers\">authorizing military force<\/a>, economic blockades, and the diplomatic severance of ties.<\/p>\n<p>If passed, the measure would give diplomatic backing to Gulf States and other countries looking to join the U.S. effort to reopen the strait by force. It would not create a U.N. task force or mission to reopen the strait itself.<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump has been pushing for other countries to get involved in reopening the strait, telling them in his Wednesday evening address to &ldquo;take care of it.&rdquo; On Friday, he reiterated his argument for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/116340751005894827\">getting involved in reopening <\/a>the strait.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, &amp; MAKE A FORTUNE,&rdquo; Trump said on a social media post. &ldquo;IT WOULD BE A &lsquo;GUSHER&rsquo; FOR THE WORLD???&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The effort to reopen the strait has come under criticism from many international observers, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who derided the idea on Thursday as &ldquo;unrealistic.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4513473\/emmanuel-macron-doubts-us-open-strait-of-hormuz\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4513473\">MACRON DOUBTS US ABILITY TO OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ BY FORCE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It would take forever, &#8203;and would expose all &#8203;those &#8288;who go through the strait to risks from the [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] but &#8203;also ballistic missiles,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>An effort to reopen the strait by force would require a sizeable naval presence to escort merchant ships, which would have to clear the waterway of mines and intercept any drones fired by Iran.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNSC delays vote on Hormuz Strait escort plan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2586823,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26029445907524.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546,33651,538],"tags":[77085,72905,77084,75480,77083],"class_list":["post-2586822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-international-diplomacy-2","tag-maritime-security-2","tag-naval-escort","tag-strait-of-hormuz-2","tag-un-security-council-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26029445907524.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586822","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2586822"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586822\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2586826,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586822\/revisions\/2586826"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2586823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2586822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2586822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2586822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}