Key UN Security Council Standoff On April 2, 2026, Russia, China, and France effectively blocked an effort by several Arab countries at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to authorize military action aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a … Continue reading Russia, China, and France Block UN Push for Military Action to Reopen Strait of Hormuz