UN Security Council remains deadlocked over Hormuz Strait blockade

On April 28, 2026, the UN Security Council held a meeting regarding the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting was initiated by Bahrain with support from nations impacted by rising energy costs. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted that 20% of global oil and gas supplies pass through the strait, which currently traps thousands of merchant vessels and approximately 20,000 seafarers. While dozens of countries characterized the blockade as a violation of international law and demanded an end to attacks on ships and the blockade of Iranian ports, no formal resolution was passed. A previous draft resolution aimed at reopening the passage was blocked by China and Russia. Russia explicitly blamed the United States and Israel, describing the situation as an unprovoked attack against Iran. The council concluded the session without reaching a decision.