By Our Correspondent

National News – Iran has warned the United Nations Security Council against taking what it described as “provocative actions” regarding the tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.

The warning came on Friday after a proposed vote on a draft resolution concerning maritime security in the strategic waterway was postponed indefinitely.

The warning was issued by Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, who cautioned that any action taken by countries supporting the resolution could escalate tensions in the already volatile region.

According to Araghchi, decisions made at the Security Council regarding the Strait of Hormuz could further complicate the security situation rather than resolve it.

The proposed resolution was introduced by Bahrain and aimed to authorize the deployment of a multinational force tasked with protecting commercial shipping vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The measure received backing from the United States and several Gulf states that have been significantly affected by disruptions to maritime trade in the region.

The crisis intensified after the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iranian targets on February 28, triggering heightened security threats along the key maritime corridor.

Since then, shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz have been severely disrupted, raising concerns about global oil supply and international trade.

The Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital route for global energy transportation, with a significant portion of the world’s oil shipments passing through the narrow channel daily.

Any blockade or security threat in the area has the potential to impact international energy markets and economic stability.

The 15-member Security Council had initially scheduled a vote on Friday to determine whether defensive military force should be authorized to safeguard ships from alleged Iranian attacks.

However, the vote was postponed after several member states, including Russia, China, and France, raised objections to earlier drafts of the resolution.

Diplomatic negotiations are expected to continue as global powers attempt to balance maritime security concerns with efforts to avoid further escalation in the Gulf region.