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US UN push to halt Iran attacks hits China and Russia veto threat
International
Published on 8 May 2026
Two Security Council powers could block it again
The US is seeking UN backing for a resolution demanding Iran stop attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, but China and Russia are widely expected to veto it—just as they did with an earlier measure. The US calls the effort a key test of the UN’s credibility, while Iran dismisses the proposal as one-sided.
- US wants UN action to curb Iran attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
- China and Russia are expected to veto the resolution again
- The US frames the vote as a test of UN effectiveness
- Iran calls the proposal one-sided
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