Bahrain’s effort to win UN backing for a resolution calling for “all necessary means” to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz failed after Russia and China objected to language that they argued would legitimise military action
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With Russia and China opposing the language, this suggests a divided international stance on military interventions, which could influence oil prices and regional stability going forward. Market participants should be aware of potential volatility in energy markets as tensions evolve.
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