Bahrain and the U.S. introduced a draft UN Security Council resolution Wednesday demanding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz [1].
The resolution seeks to curb Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbors and protect a strategic waterway essential for global trade. Because the Strait of Hormuz is a primary chokepoint for energy shipments, any disruption to maritime traffic can trigger global economic volatility.
The proposal specifically calls for Iran to end its attacks on Gulf countries and ensure that maritime traffic remains unrestricted [1], [2]. Gabriel Elizondo said there are now 112 co-sponsors for the resolution [1].
Iran has rejected the proposal. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations said the draft is "deeply flawed, one-sided, and politically motivated" [3].
The diplomatic effort focuses on the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman [2]. By securing international support, Bahrain and the U.S. aim to establish a legal framework that holds Iran accountable for maritime aggression, a move that would signal a unified international front against the disruption of shipping lanes.
The draft was reported and presented on May 13, 2026 [2]. It represents a coordinated effort to stabilize the region through the UN Security Council in New York [2].
“There are now 112 co‑sponsors for the resolution.”
The high number of co-sponsors suggests a broad international consensus regarding the insecurity of the Strait of Hormuz. While a Security Council resolution faces potential vetoes from permanent members, the diplomatic pressure from 112 nations isolates Iran and formalizes the international community's demand for unrestricted maritime access in one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
