China says US-backed Hormuz resolution at UNSC is ‘not right’, signals likely veto

China’s UN ambassador to the United Nations has criticised a proposed US-Bahraini resolution at the UN Security Council on the Strait of Hormuz, saying the content and timing were not right and that passing such a resolution would not be helpful.

The draft resolution demands ⁠Iran halt attacks and mining in the strait, but diplomats have said it is likely to meet with Russian and Chinese vetoes if it comes ⁠to a vote.

Both countries vetoed a similar US-backed resolution last month, arguing it was biased against Iran. [ Al Jazeera]