UNITED NATIONS (AP) 鈥� A proposed U.N. resolution threatens Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn鈥檛 halt attacks on ships in the , stop imposing 鈥渋llegal tolls,鈥� and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation.
The draft Security Council resolution, co-sponsored by the United States and Gulf nations and obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press, also demands that Iran 鈥渋mmediately participate in and enable鈥� United Nations efforts to establish a humanitarian corridor in the strait to enable the delivery of vital aid, fertilizer and other goods.
It is the latest diplomatic effort by the U.S. and its Gulf allies after a aimed at opening the strait was hours before Washington and Tehran announced in early April.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday accused Iran of continuing 鈥渢o hold the world鈥檚 economy hostage鈥� by trying to close the strait, threatening to attack ships, laying sea mines, and attempting to charge tolls 鈥渇or the world鈥檚 most important waterway.鈥�
鈥淭he United States looks forward to this resolution being voted on鈥痠n the coming days and to receiving support from Security Council members and a broad base of co-sponsors,鈥� he said in a statement.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz told reporters Monday he believes the new, narrow proposal will gain the necessary support it needs to pass the 15-member council, without triggering opposition or a veto from Iran鈥檚 allies.
The U.S. and Gulf nations proposed the new draft as the Trump administration tries to restore freedom of navigation in the strait, which carried about 20% of the world鈥檚 crude oil before the U.S. and Israel began the war on Feb. 28. A shaky ceasefire remains in effect.
The proposed resolution, which was drafted under Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter and thus could be enforced militarily, threatens 鈥渆ffective measures that are commensurate with the gravity of the situation, including sanctions鈥� if Iran doesn鈥檛 comply. The earlier resolution removed a Chapter 7 reference but was still vetoed.
The new draft resolution reaffirms the right of all countries to defend their vessels from attacks and provocations, and orders all other countries not to assist Iran in closing the strait or levying tolls.
The draft also 鈥渨elcomes ongoing efforts to deconflict and coordinate safe and secure transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz, expresses support for ongoing efforts to seek a durable peace in the region, and encourages member states in the region to strengthen dialogue and consultations in this regard.鈥�
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Farnoush Amiri contributed to this report.
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