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Iranian envoy to UN calls US, Bahrain draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz flawed

Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani criticized a draft UN Security Council resolution submitted by the US and Bahrain as 'deeply flawed' and 'politically motivated.' The resolution, which has 112 co-sponsors, aims to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and calls on Iran to end attacks on Gulf countries.

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UN Resolution Sparks Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has criticized a draft UN Security Council resolution submitted by the United States and Bahrain, calling it "deeply flawed" and "politically motivated." The resolution aims to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.

Iravani told reporters that the US and Bahrain "claim that their actions are intended to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz" but described the draft as containing baseless allegations against his country, as reported by TASS.

The Resolution and Its Sponsors

The draft resolution has gained significant international backing, with Al Jazeera reporting that there are now 112 co-sponsors. Bahrain is leading the initiative, which calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and for Iran to end its attacks on Gulf countries.

According to a statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, circulated by the State Department press service, the United States demands that Iran "cease attacks, mining, and tolling." The statement also expects Iranian authorities to "disclose the number and location of the sea mines it has laid and cooperate with efforts to remove them, while also supporting the establishment of a humanitarian corridor." The co-authors of the draft resolution include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, as reported by TASS.

Iran's Response

Iravani's criticism reflects Tehran's strong opposition to the measure. He described the resolution as one-sided and politically motivated, rejecting the allegations that Iran's actions threaten navigation in the strategic waterway.

Earlier, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf commented on the situation, stating that safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is under threat due to the US and its allies' violation of the ceasefire and the establishment of a maritime blockade of Iran. According to Ghalibaf, the US cannot maintain the status quo, especially since Iran has yet to take action.

The United States established a naval blockade of Iran on April 13, with US Central Command (CENTCOM) warning that it will continue to block the movement of all ships heading to and from Iranian ports, as reported by TASS.

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of May 8, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

Framing: Iran criticizes US-Bahrain draft resolution — critical

Facts Included:

Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN criticized the US-Bahrain draft resolution
The resolution aims to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims the resolution is 'deeply flawed' and 'politically motivated'

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TASS — English as of May 5, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC

Framing: US submits draft resolution to protect freedom of navigation — informative

Facts Included:

The US submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council
The resolution aims to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
The US demands Iran to cease attacks and disclose sea mine locations
Iranian Parliament Speaker commented on the US naval blockade

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimA draft UN Security Council resolution on protecting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, submitted by the US and Bahrain, is deeply flawed and politically motivated, according to Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 8, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe resolution aims to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from TASS — English as of May 8, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe United States demands that Iran cease attacks, mining, and tolling, and disclose the number and location of the sea mines it has laid and cooperate with efforts to remove them.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 5, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC
ClaimIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is under threat due to the US’ and its allies’ violation of the ceasefire and the introduction of a maritime blockade of Iran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 5, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe US military established a naval blockade of Iran on April 13.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 5, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 3 articles consulted: Al Jazeera, TASS — English 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15