Bahrain Proposes UN Resolution for Hormuz Force

0:00On March 23rd, Bahrain has proposed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would let countries use force to protect commercial ships in and around the strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid rising tensions with Iran, which is attacked vessels and nearly shut down shipping through the key waterway. Diplomats say the proposal has support from other Gulf Arab states and the United States. It labels Iran's actions a threat to global peace and demands an immediate halt to attacks on merchant ships. The text would allow nations or coalitions to act, even in territorial waters, near the strait and hints at possible sanctions. Several diplomats doubt the resolution will pass since Russia and China are likely to veto it. The council needs nine votes in favor with no permanent member vetoes to approve anything. Meanwhile, France is drafting a milder alternative that could seek a mandate later once things calm down. On the military front, the United States plans to send 2,500 Marines along with the amphibious

1:01assault ship USS Boxer and other warships to the area. Officials say no decision has been made on ground operations inside Iran. Was shipping out of standstill and forces mobilizing, the security council standoff underscores the high stakes in the Gulf, where diplomatic efforts. Now rates against escalating risks. From around the world, powered by AI, this is Global News Today.