Beijing (ANTARA) - China\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has explained\nits veto of the UN Security Council draft resolution on the Strait of\nHormuz submitted by Bahrain, deeming the move risky for triggering\nconflict escalation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe main cause of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz is the illegal\nUS and Israeli military operations against Iran. The Council\u2019s actions\nmust not legitimise the use of force, let alone exacerbate the\nsituation,\u201d said Spokesperson for China\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs\nMao Ning during a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Russia and China vetoed the draft in a vote on Tuesday (7\/4). Eleven\nUN Security Council members voted in favour, two against, and two\nabstained, including Pakistan, which has acted as a mediator between the\nUS and Iran.<\/p>\n
The draft\u2019s wording had also been softened, from originally\npermitting offensive force to only defensive actions to open shipping\nroutes. Bahrain is the only Arab League member on the UN Security\nCouncil and holds the Council presidency this month.<\/p>\n
\u201cChina affirms that the sovereignty, security, and territorial\nintegrity of Gulf countries must be fully respected, and the safety of\nshipping lanes and energy infrastructure must be protected,\u201d Mao Ning\nstated.<\/p>\n
According to him, the fundamental solution to ensuring maritime\nsecurity in the Strait of Hormuz is to promptly end the conflict.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Council\u2019s actions must de-escalate the situation, not provide a\nlegal basis for unlawful military operations,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
Mao stated that China\u2019s position in the vote is objective and\nimpartial, and will be judged by history.<\/p>\n
He added that China and Russia have circulated a counter-draft\nresolution emphasising de-escalation, dialogue, and respect for freedom\nof navigation.<\/p>\n
According to Mao, the draft also reflects the aspirations of the\ninternational community.<\/p>\n
\u201cChina is ready to work with all parties to promote de-escalation and\nrestore stability in the Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East region,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
He also assessed that the current global energy crisis is triggered\nby the Iran conflict, while reaffirming China\u2019s rejection of unilateral\nsanctions without a basis in international law.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Strait of Hormuz is a vital global trade route. Maintaining its\nstability is a common interest,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Iran is known to have restricted oil transit since the conflict with\nthe US and Israel broke out on 28 February 2026, triggering a surge in\nglobal energy prices.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s parliament has also approved a draft regulation that includes\nlevying transit fees in rials, bans on US and Israeli ships, and\nrestrictions on countries imposing sanctions against Iran.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/potential-escalation-of-conflict-becomes-reason-for-chinas-veto-of-un-security-council-draft-resolution-1775667047", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }