Russia, China, France Block UN Push to Authorize Force in Strait of Hormuz

Russia, China, and France moved Thursday to block an Arab-backed drive at the UN Security Council to authorize military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the three veto powers opposing any language permitting the use of force. The vote, originally expected Friday, is now set for Saturday after diplomats confirmed Friday is a […] The post Russia, China, France Block UN Push to Authorize Force in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on the deep dive.