Can the draft resolution on escorting the Strait of Hormuz promoted by Bahrain and other countries be passed by the Security Council? Why is it said that China has informed Bahrain in advance that it will use its "one-vote veto" power? Will France also side with China and Russia at a critical moment?
According to Observer.com's news on April 3, Reuters and the New York Times reported, citing multiple sources, that on April 3, local time, the United Nations Security Council plans to vote on a draft resolution on escorting the Strait of Hormuz, led by Bahrain and supported by Gulf Arab states and the United States. The core is to authorize member states to use "all necessary defense means" to protect merchant ships.
At the same time, the report mentioned that according to information provided by intelligence officials, as the three permanent members of the Security Council, China, Russia and France, clearly oppose any wording authorizing the use of force, and there are also differences among other member states, the prospect of passing the draft is slim.
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Due to the aggressive behavior of the United States and Israel, Iran had to close the Strait of Hormuz in response, which worried the Gulf countries that relied on the strait for oil exports. In addition, Iran's attack on the US military caused collateral damage to some Gulf countries. Therefore, Arab countries hope to open the Strait of Hormuz by force, firstly to facilitate smooth shipping, and secondly to retaliate against Iran.
As the rotating president of the Security Council this month, Bahrain has taken the lead in drafting the draft resolution. On April 2, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister called on the Security Council to show a unified stance in voting on the draft resolution and to decisively respond to Iran’s control of international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Even so, Bahrain called on the Security Council to unify its position, but the possibility of the draft resolution being passed is slim. At least nine Security Council members need to vote in favor during the vote, and no one of the five permanent members will use their veto power. China has already euphemistically expressed its opposition to the adoption of the draft resolution.
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On April 2, the Chinese Foreign Minister made it clear during a phone call with the Bahrain Foreign Minister that the actions of the United Nations Security Council should help ease the situation, stop the war and resume talks, but should not endorse illegal war actions, let alone add fuel to the fire.
In a phone call with the Saudi Foreign Minister on the same day, the Chinese Foreign Minister once again emphasized that "if the war continues, the Straits will be unsafe. The top priority is to focus on a ceasefire and an end to the war as soon as possible. The actions of the United Nations Security Council must avoid escalation of confrontation and cannot legitimize unauthorized military operations. Otherwise, there will be endless troubles, and small and medium-sized countries will bear the brunt, especially."
In fact, China has clearly informed Bahrain and Saudi Arabia that it will express its opposition to the relevant draft resolutions and will use its "one-vote veto" power when necessary. China believes that the Security Council should play a role in promoting a ceasefire and an end to the war, rather than adding fuel to the fire and exacerbating the situation, let alone legitimizing the illegal aggression of the United States and Israel. This opening will have a negative impact.
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Strictly speaking, China's statement is very realistic. The Gulf countries are aiding the evil and supporting the US and Israel's armed invasion of Iran. They are not contributing to peace. On the contrary, they are destroying the foundation of peace in the Middle East and betraying the foundation of their own future peace.
The reason is very simple. If Iran completely collapses, the Middle East will lose a force that can check the United States and Israel, and the security of the Gulf countries will face greater threats. The greed of the United States and Israel's brutality are obvious to the world. Only by promoting unity through dialogue with Iran can the Gulf countries resolve the crisis and achieve long-term peace in the Middle East.
In addition, Russia does not want the war in the Middle East to expand or spill over. It is basically certain that it will vote against the draft resolution led by Bahrain. Otherwise, if the conflict continues, Russia will not be able to bear the global inflation.
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As for France, on the one hand, it is of course to demonstrate its different attitude from the United States and to show that Europe has an independent stance. On the other hand, Iran has demonstrated a 4,000-kilometer strike capability. If Europe provokes Iran, it may cause unnecessary trouble. For practical considerations, France will undoubtedly side with China and Russia.
