Russia Vetoes UN Resolution on Force to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iran Talks Proceed in Islamabad
Russia vetoed a Bahrain-sponsored UN Security Council resolution calling for force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, complicating international efforts on the Iran conflict. Negotiations continue in Islamabad, coordinated by Pakistan's army chief and influenced by China. U.S. Vice President Vance is present in the Pakistani capital, where America lacks an ambassador.
koreaherald.comThe action underscores deepening divisions in global responses to the Iran war.
Munir, who has held the position for the past six weeks as of April 2026, coordinated between Islamabad and Tehran, as well as between Islamabad and Beijing. His influence shaped the meeting's location, agenda, and seating arrangements, even though he did not attend in person.
U.S. The absence of envoys from Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union marked the talks' limited scope.
The veto and ongoing talks reflect a broader realignment, with China holding an invisible but decisive veto over Hormuz outcomes.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
5 events- Early May 2026
Jiang Zaidong meets Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
1 sourceunattributed - A few days ago as of April 2026
Bahrain submits UN Security Council resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Vassily Nebenzya vetoes it.
2 sourcesChinArb · unattributed - April 10-11, 2026
Islamabad negotiations on Iran war occur, coordinated by Asim Munir.
1 sourceChinArb - April-May 2025
Pakistan-India war takes place.
1 sourceunattributed - Since last December (2025)
Sergei Lavrov makes public statements showing policy differences.
1 sourceunattributed
Potential Impact
- 01
Pakistan's back-channel role elevates Munir's influence in regional security.
- 02
Stalled UN action on Hormuz delays shipping routes, raising global energy costs.
- 03
China's veto power strengthens its leverage in Middle East negotiations.
- 04
U.S. diplomatic isolation in Pakistan limits direct influence on Iran talks.
- 05
Russia's policy differences with allies complicate multilateral responses to Iran.
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