Middle East live: UN Security Council to vote on force to protect Hormuz access
The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a draft resolution allowing “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s actions disrupt a vital global trade route.
Backed by the United States, the measure comes amid rising tensions and concerns over energy supplies and economic stability.
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Iran targets Gulf energy sites
- Iran wants some ships to pay to use the Strait of Hormuz NPR —
- Over 40 countries meet to discuss ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz NPR —
- Kuwait says an Iranian attack damaged a desalination plant after an earlier assault on an oil refinery ABC News —
- Iran War Live Updates: Drone Hits Kuwaiti Oil Refinery in New Attack on Gulf Energy Sites The New York Times —
- Kuwait says its Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery again hit by Iranian drones, sparking multiple fires at the facility ABC News —