France Proposes UN Resolution to Address Hormuz Strait Blockage Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
France has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at establishing an international mission to restore movement in the Strait of Hormuz. This development comes as the U.S. and Bahrain have been working on a resolution demanding Iran cease its attacks and mining activities in the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global energy trade, and its near closure has significantly impacted oil prices. The U.S.-Bahraini resolution has faced delays due to potential vetoes from China and Russia, who argue that the resolution is biased against Iran. France, a veto-wielding member of the Security Council, has not yet supported the U.S. text but is preparing its own initiative to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait. France's President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that Paris is ready to push for an international mission once conditions are favorable and after consultations with Washington and Tehran. 
