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UNITED NATIONS (AP) \u2014 The United Nations is weighing a new resolution that would impose sanctions and other punitive actions against Iran unless it stops attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, ceases charging unauthorized fees, and reveals where it has placed mines to restore safe passage through the waterway.<\/p>

The draft measure, backed by the United States and Gulf region countries and acquired by The Associated Press on Tuesday, also calls on Iran to “immediately participate in and enable” UN initiatives to create a humanitarian passage through the strait for delivering essential aid, fertilizer and other supplies.<\/p>

This represents the most recent diplomatic push by America and its Gulf partners following a weakened resolution designed to reopen the strait that was blocked by China and Russia just hours before Washington and Tehran declared a temporary ceasefire in early April.<\/p>

U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz informed reporters that he expects this new, focused proposal will secure enough backing to pass the 15-member council without sparking resistance or a veto from Iran’s supporters.<\/p>

The United States and Gulf countries introduced this new draft while the Trump administration works to reestablish safe navigation through the strait, which transported roughly 20% of global crude oil supplies before the U.S. and Israel launched their military campaign on February 28. An unstable ceasefire continues to hold.<\/p>

The proposed measure, written under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter which allows for military enforcement, warns of “effective measures that are commensurate with the gravity of the situation, including sanctions” should Iran fail to comply.<\/p>

The resolution confirms all nations’ rights to protect their ships from attacks and hostile actions, while directing other countries not to help Iran in blocking the strait or imposing fees.<\/p>

The draft text also “welcomes ongoing efforts to deconflict and coordinate safe and secure transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz, expresses support for ongoing efforts to seek a durable peace in the region, and encourages member states in the region to strengthen dialogue and consultations in this regard.”<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The United Nations is considering a new resolution that would impose sanctions on Iran if it continues attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The measure, backed by the U.S. and Gulf nations, also demands Iran stop charging illegal fees and reveal mine locations in the critical shipping lane.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":62150,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[832],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/news-1778002671781.jpg?fit=1000%2C666&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-gar","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":46608,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/security-council-to-vote-on-modified-plan-to-reopen-key-oil-shipping-route\/","url_meta":{"origin":62151,"position":0},"title":"Security Council to Vote on Modified Plan to Reopen Key Oil Shipping Route","author":"Admin","date":"April 2, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday on a revised resolution aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz after the original proposal was weakened due to opposition from China and Russia. 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