The United States, in collaboration with key Gulf allies, has taken its dispute with Iran to the United Nations, accusing Tehran of endangering global trade by restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz.
The coalition—which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—has drafted a resolution before the United Nations Security Council seeking to “defend freedom of navigation” in the critical maritime corridor.
According to the proposal, Iran has continued to threaten commercial shipping, deploy sea mines that endanger vessels, and attempt to impose tolls on ships navigating the route, which is vital to global energy supply chains.
The draft resolution calls on Iran to immediately halt such actions, disclose the number and locations of sea mines, and cooperate with international efforts to remove them.
The measure, introduced under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, carries the possibility of enforcement actions, including sanctions, if Iran fails to comply. However, it also expresses support for ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving long-term peace and stability in the region.
Officials from the Trump Administration expect the resolution to be considered in the coming days, with the likelihood of backing from several Security Council members and additional co-sponsors.
Speaking at the White House, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the pressure campaign against Iran has significantly weakened its economy.
“Today, inflation in Iran is 70 percent, and their currency is in complete freefall,” he noted, adding that sanctions and maritime restrictions have limited Tehran’s ability to generate and repatriate revenue.
Rubio described the measures taken against Iranian shipping as a reciprocal response to Tehran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to act decisively could embolden Iran to maintain long-term control over the passage.
“If everyone’s ships are not getting out, your ships are not getting out either,” the diplomat declared. “That’s not an act of war; that’s a defensive measure.”
