China and Russia Veto UN Resolution on Hormuz Shipping, Escalating Tensions
China and Russia have vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at coordinating efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution, proposed by Bahrain, was supported by 11 members but failed due to the vetoes from China and Russia, who argued that the measure was biased against Iran. The United States condemned the vetoes, with U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz criticizing the move as a support for Iran's actions, which have disrupted global shipping and energy supplies. The resolution had been softened to remove any authorization for the use of force, focusing instead on encouraging defensive coordination among states. Despite these changes, China and Russia maintained their opposition, proposing an alternative resolution addressing broader Middle East issues. 
