June 13, 2026
The resolution extends the mission’s mandate until Apr 30, 2027
Bahrain-backed resolution is supported by 11 of 15 Security Council members
Draft urges defensive coordination, but no authorisation of force after Chinese objections
China has opposed authorising force in Strait of Hormuz resolution
Talking is always better than fighting, Wang tells Araqchi
US veto power prevents accountability at UN Security Council and it cites self-defence under UN Charter Article 51
Colombia, backed by Russia and China, requested the meeting of the 15-member council, diplomats say
She says there are still other issues that needed to be addressed
