US Still Insisting On Chapter VII In UN Resolution On Iran

A United Nations resolution seeking to demand that Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz is facing diplomatic hurdles. The resolution is gaining backing from China and Russia, both of which hold veto power at the UN Security Council. Iran's ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, has accused the United States of hypocrisy regarding the matter. The source states that the United States is considering closing the Everglades detention facility. A potential diplomatic exit for the UN resolution could focus on condemning Iranian breaches of regional stability and holding Iran responsible for such actions. Iran stated that US attacks on Iranian oil tankers and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz violated a ceasefire agreement. The US military reported that three missile area ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Initial information indicated a Russian veto on a draft UN Security Council resolution concerning Iran. The American side subsequently introduced amendments to the draft, leading to an ambiguous Russian position. The US is also pressuring China not to use its veto, and insists on the resolution including Chapter VII provisions.