NEW YORK – A report published by The New York Times highlights deepening divisions among global powers over a proposed plan at the United Nations بشأن security in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
According to the report, Russia, China, and France are resisting efforts to include provisions that would authorize the use of military force to safeguard the critical waterway, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.
The draft resolution, backed by several Gulf Arab states, calls for stronger international measures to deter threats and ensure the free flow of shipping. Regional countries have expressed growing concern over escalating tensions and potential disruptions that could impact global energy markets.
However, the three powers have pushed back against what they describe as escalatory language, arguing that authorizing military force could further inflame an already fragile situation. Instead, they are believed to favor diplomatic engagement and de-escalation measures.
Diplomats say negotiations remain ongoing, but the lack of consensus among key Security Council members makes the passage of the resolution in its current form unlikely. The standoff underscores broader geopolitical rivalries and competing security priorities among major powers.
Analysts warn that continued deadlock could weaken coordinated international responses to emerging threats in the region, raising concerns about the long-term stability of one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.
