Bahrain Pushes UN Naval Mission for Strait of Hormuz Security

Bahrain quietly promotes a new draft resolution at the United Nations aimed at creating a naval mission to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz after the end of hostilities. Manama is acting as a spokesperson for two key regional sponsors — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates - which are insisting on a locally driven initiative as Tehran threatens to close the strategic maritime route for global trade. Gulf and European Initiatives Converge These new diplomatic efforts by Persian Gulf states complement initiatives launched at the end of last week by France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan. On Saturday, additional countries joined the effort, including Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, and Slovenia, signaling growing international concern over the stability of the vital shipping corridor.