US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

The United States is pushing for international backing of a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at compelling Iran to cease its aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington's UN envoy, Mike Waltz, emphasized the gravity of the situation, warning that any country opposing this resolution would be setting a "very, very dangerous precedent."

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any countries that 'seek to throw it out, are setting a very, very dangerous precedent.'

However, the path forward at the UN appears fraught with diplomatic challenges. Both China and Russia have signaled strong objections to the US-led draft, making their vetoes highly probable. This anticipated opposition is particularly sensitive given US President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to China, where the Iran conflict is a key agenda item. A Chinese veto would undoubtedly create an awkward diplomatic situation.

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We have to ask ourselves, if a country chooses to oppose such a simple proposition, do they really want peace?

This diplomatic maneuvering occurs even as reports suggest the US and Iran are inching closer to a temporary ceasefire agreement. While this potential de-escalation is a significant development, it's understood that the core, contentious issues driving the conflict remain unresolved. The UN resolution, therefore, represents a critical juncture, with global powers divided on how to address Iran's actions and the broader implications for regional stability and international law.

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one diplomat said Russia called for the draft to be withdrawn or completely rewritten.