UNSC postpones vote on resolution to use force to defend against Hormuz, citing a UN holiday. The Security Council, with its 15 member states, was scheduled to vote on a resolution proposed by Bahrain on Friday morning, but the vote was postponed by Thursday night. Bahrain, which holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council, has called on the international community to respond to threats to international shipping lanes. The initial draft resolution from Bahrain would allow countries to use all necessary measures, which in UN terminology means the use of military force. The final draft of the resolution was therefore amended, removing the clause regarding the use of offensive military force.

Source: Mint April 03, 2026 09:12 UTC