Iran war: New security council draft on Hormuz eases off threats of force

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Bahrain circulated a revised UN Security Council draft resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, removing explicit mention of force to avoid vetoes. The proposal now "strongly encourages" coordinated defensive efforts for safe navigation. This comes as a deadline looms for Iran to reopen the vital waterway, with potential for international action if it remains blocked.