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The UAE expressed its appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for its diplomatic efforts and leadership in advancing the draft resolution.
Since 28 February 2026, Iran has carried out at least 21 direct attacks on commercial vessels, resulting in more than 10 fatalities among crew members, while approximately 20,000 seafarers remain stranded, unable to safely exit the Strait due to ongoing Iranian threats.
The draft resolution was based on UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which condemned Iran’s unprovoked attacks and threats against the UAE and neighboring countries, as well as any actions aimed at closing or disrupting navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. It reaffirmed that regional countries are not parties to broader conflicts and should not be drawn into them. Despite this, Iran has continued its unlawful attacks in defiance of Security Council resolutions.
The draft emphasized the need to safeguard the right of passage through the Strait, calling on states to coordinate defensive efforts to ensure maritime safety and security. It also condemned any attempts to obstruct international navigation and demanded that Iran immediately halt attacks on commercial vessels and cease actions that undermine navigational freedoms.
In line with Resolution 2817 (2026), the draft reaffirmed that states have the right to defend their vessels against attacks and provocations in accordance with international law, encouraging coordinated efforts to uphold freedom of navigation.
The UAE warned that the Security Council’s inaction carries serious global implications. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical artery for global trade, handling around one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, and one-third of global fertilizer shipments. Its near-total closure has disrupted energy markets, halted deliveries by Gulf producers, and threatened global economic stability and food security.
Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh stated that Iran’s actions amount to holding the world hostage, stressing that closing such a vital route impacts households, farmers, and economies worldwide. She affirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with international partners to reopen the Strait and restore market stability.
Mohamed Abushahab said no country should be able to disrupt global commerce, criticising the Security Council for failing to act and warning against allowing the Strait to become a geopolitical bargaining tool.
Resolution 2817 (2026), co-sponsored by 136 countries, reaffirmed the illegality of Iran’s actions and condemned its attacks. Additionally, the International Maritime Organization’s decision on 19 March 2026, supported by over 115 member states, also condemned Iranian threats against commercial shipping.
The UAE, alongside Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, continues intensive diplomatic engagement with Security Council members, reaffirming its commitment to protecting maritime security and ensuring uninterrupted global trade in line with international law and the UN Charter.
Despite the outcome of the recent Security Council vote, there remains broad international agreement on the seriousness of the crisis and the urgent need to safeguard freedom of navigation.
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