politics
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.comAudio version
Tap play to generate a narrated version.
Developing·Limited corroboration so far. This page will refresh as more sources emerge.
The 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.
