US, Gulf Allies Take Iran Strait of Hormuz Crisis to UN, Push Sanctions Threat Under Chapter VII
The United States, alongside key Gulf allies, has formally taken Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz to the United Nations, escalating tensions over what Washington and its partners describe as a direct threat to global economic stability.
The coalition comprising the U.S., Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates has moved to draft a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most strategically critical maritime corridors.
According to details obtained by PulseNets, the alliance accuses Iran of sustained aggression in the Strait, including threats against commercial vessels, the deployment of sea mines that endanger international shipping lanes, and attempts to impose unauthorized transit charges on passing ships.
The draft resolution mandates that Iran immediately halt all hostile activities, including attacks, mining operations, and toll enforcement. It further compels Tehran to disclose both the quantity and precise locations of deployed sea mines, while cooperating fully with international demining efforts.
PulseNets learnt that the Trump administration is pushing for a vote on the resolution within days, expressing confidence in securing backing from members of the UN Security Council alongside a broad coalition of co-sponsors.
Framed under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the proposed measure signals serious consequences, warning of “effective measures that are commensurate with the gravity of the situation, including sanctions” should Iran fail to comply.
Despite its hardline posture, the resolution also underscores the importance of diplomatic engagement, expressing support for ongoing peace initiatives and urging Middle Eastern states to deepen dialogue and regional consultations.
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to mounting economic pressure on Iran, noting that existing sanctions have further weakened the country’s fragile financial state.
“Today, inflation in Iran is 70 percent, and their currency is in complete freefall,” he noted, saying U.S. sanctions and the naval blockade have degraded Iran’s capacity to generate and repatriate revenue.
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Rubio, who spoke to PulseNets, characterized recent maritime restrictions on Iranian vessels as a reciprocal response, cautioning that failure to act decisively could embolden Tehran to maintain a prolonged blockade of the Strait.
“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.”
