News Desk
TEHRAN: Iran has warned that countries supporting a US-backed resolution over the strategic Strait of Hormuz could face “serious consequences”, including the possibility of restricted access to the vital waterway.
The warning came from Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi, who said states backing the move “should not take the risk” of facing what he described as permanent restrictions on passage through the strait.
The comments reflect Tehran’s position that any external pressure or decision concerning the Strait of Hormuz would be met with a strong response. Azizi suggested that countries including Bahrain could be among those affected if they support the proposal.
The issue centers on a draft resolution introduced by the United States at the United Nations Security Council. Washington’s move has reportedly received backing from regional allies including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Iran views the initiative as part of broader external pressure over regional maritime security, arguing that any attempt to reshape control or oversight of the strait would escalate tensions.
Russia has rejected the draft, describing it as one-sided. It said it would not support any resolution that ignores what it called the underlying causes of regional instability, including US and Israeli military actions.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most sensitive energy corridors, with a significant share of global oil shipments passing through it, making any threat of disruption a matter of international concern.
