The United States, together with several Gulf nations, has drafted a United Nations resolution aimed at securing the safe and uninterrupted movement of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports citing Germany’s DPA and Al Jazeera.
The resolution, expected to be submitted to the UN Security Council in the coming days, seeks to address growing concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most strategic energy corridors. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the proposal calls on Iran to stop targeting commercial vessels, laying naval mines, and imposing additional charges on ships transiting the waterway. He added that Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar were involved in preparing the draft.
The initiative comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf and renewed international focus on protecting global shipping routes from potential disruption.
In a separate but related diplomatic development, Rubio also held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at Moscow’s request. According to the US State Department, the two sides discussed US–Russia relations, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and Iran-related issues.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the exchange covered broader international affairs and bilateral relations, while the Russian Foreign Ministry described the call as “constructive and businesslike,” noting that both sides also discussed future contacts between Washington and Moscow.
The twin diplomatic engagements highlight intensifying global consultations over key security flashpoints spanning the Middle East, maritime trade routes, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.