Middle East war live: Iran warns UN Security Council against ‘provocative action’ on Hormuz
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The UN Security Council is voting on allowing military force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian disruptions.
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Strait of Hormuz disruptions could raise global oil prices, which would increase gas and heating costs for American households and businesses.
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The UN Security Council is voting Friday on a resolution that would authorize "defensive" military force to protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. The U.S.-backed measure is a response to Iranian actions that have disrupted traffic through the narrow waterway, raising concerns about energy prices and international trade flows. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes, with roughly one-fifth of global petroleum passing through it daily. The vote reflects broader tensions in the Middle East and competing interests among Security Council members over how to address Iranian behavior in the region. A successful resolution would establish international legal cover for naval operations aimed at keeping the route open.
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The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a draft resolution allowing defensive force to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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