Bahrain leads UN resolution gaining 112 nations' support112 nations' support for Strait of Hormuz navigation
Bahrain spearheaded a draft UN Security Council resolution on May 13, 2026, calling for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and urging Iran to end attacks on Gulf countries, which has secured 112 co-sponsors.
The measure addresses the recent closure of this vital shipping lane. It highlights widespread international concern over disruptions to global energy supplies and trade routes.
Gulf States Perspective
Iran's actions in closing the Strait of Hormuz and attacking Gulf nations threaten regional security and economic stability. Bahrain's resolution restores lawful navigation rights and counters Iranian aggression. Broad support from 112 countries validates this push for accountability.
- The Strait of Hormuz spans just 21 miles at its narrowest point, making it one of the world's most strategically vulnerable chokepoints.
- Bahrain hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, positioning it as a key Western ally in countering Iranian influence in the Gulf.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
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Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
