The United States and several Gulf countries have drafted a resolution at the United Nations aimed at ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with a vote expected at the UN Security Council in the coming days.
US Senator Marco Rubio said the proposed resolution urges Iran to stop attacking vessels, laying sea mines and imposing charges on ships for safe transit through the strategic waterway.
According to Rubio, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar were involved in preparing the draft. He also called on Iran to disclose the locations of sea mines in the strait and help in removing them.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to hold the world’s economy hostage,” Rubio said.
Reports said the draft resolution was revised from an earlier version to secure the backing of Russia and China. It also includes a provision for setting up a humanitarian corridor in the strait.
#From Al Jazeera