Iran’s conditional plan: Tehran proposes a 30-day delay to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after US and allied threats are removed.
Shipping fee proposal: Iran considers maritime and environmental service fees for vessels, citing sovereignty and ecological protection.
Stalled peace talks: Negotiations remain deadlocked 100 days into the US-Iran-Israel conflict, leaving trade flows disrupted.
Security Council’s role in global stability
The UN Security Council, with 15 members holding equal voting rights, is charged under the UN Charter with addressing threats to peace and recommending or enforcing solutions, including sanctions or force. Its June schedule features briefings such as on Ukraine, while its peace and security mandate provides a forum for handling disputes with far-reaching global effects. Regional tensions like those in the Gulf illustrate the type of challenges it is empowered to address alongside other diplomatic platforms.