UN Security Council’s Veto Powers Bite Back the US
The revised draft drops a Chapter VII reference but keeps sanctions language, as diplomats say China and Russia still plan to veto it.
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US revises UN resolution on Iran
Washington has revised its proposed UN resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes, diplomats said on Friday. A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of US President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is likely to be high on the agenda. An updated draft shared with Security Council members on Thursday afternoon and seen by Reuters…
US revises UN resolution on Iran as China, Russia set to veto
Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes, diplomats said on Friday. A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is likely to be high on the agenda. An updated draft shared with Security Council members on Thursday afternoon and seen by Reu…
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US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
May 8 (Reuters) - Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes, diplomats said on Friday.A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is likely to be high on the agenda.
US revises Iran resolution in bid to avoid security council veto - HUM News English
WEB DESK: Washington has watered down its latest United Nations resolution aimed at curbing Iranian activity in the Strait of Hormuz, though diplomats warn the move is unlikely to prevent a fresh showdown with China and Russia. The revised draft, circulated to Security Council members on Thursday, follows a previous attempt by the United States to legitimise military action that was summarily blocked by Moscow and Beijing. This diplomatic maneuv…
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