France Circulates UN Draft Resolution Supporting Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

France has circulated a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council supporting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The text also takes note of the right of the council’s member states to protect their own vessels, placing both maritime access and ship protection within its scope.

The proposal remains a draft. The available summary does not indicate whether a vote has been scheduled or whether other council members support the French initiative.

No further details were provided on how the proposed protections would be implemented or whether the text sets out any specific measures.