A draft United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at safeguarding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has gained backing from 112 countries, reflecting broad international concern over security in one of the world’s most important energy routes.
The proposal, led by Bahrain and the United States, calls for guaranteeing freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway and ensuring the protection of commercial shipping, energy supplies and seafarers operating in the region.
It also urges an immediate halt to reported attacks on Gulf states, amid heightened tensions in a corridor that carries a significant share of global oil and gas shipments.
Diplomatic sources said the resolution has attracted co-sponsorship from a wide group of countries, including several Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, as well as nations from Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.
According to UN diplomats cited in reports, the list of supporters spans a large majority of member states, underscoring the global economic stakes tied to stability in the Strait.
This is the second attempt to pass a similar resolution, after an earlier draft was vetoed by China and Russia. It remains unclear whether the revised proposal will face the same outcome if brought to a vote in the Security Council.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, and any disruption in the area is closely watched by oil-importing and exporting nations alike.
