The United States is preparing to introduce a new resolution concerning maritime security at the United Nations this week, according to U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz. This initiative follows the recent failure of a previous resolution that was blocked by Russia and China.
Waltz indicated that the new document is being developed in collaboration with Bahrain and incorporates suggestions from Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
The proposed resolution is expected to demand that Iran cease attacks on commercial vessels, abandon attempts to impose tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, halt the mining of maritime routes, and disclose information regarding existing mines.
Waltz emphasized that this new resolution will be more focused than its predecessor, specifically targeting the safety of international shipping. He stated, “This resolution is much more centered on the mining of international waterways and the imposition of tolls, which affects all economies globally, especially in Asia.”
Earlier in April, a resolution aimed at protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz failed in the UN Security Council. Proposed by Bahrain and supported by 11 out of 15 members, it was vetoed by Russia and China, despite significant revisions that removed references to the use of force.
The U.S. is set to present a new resolution at the UN focused on maritime security, particularly concerning Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative follows the failure of a previous resolution that was vetoed by Russia and China, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.