UNSC to vote on Iran-Hormuz resolution amid Trump ultimatum

On 7 April 2026, the UN Security Council prepared to vote on a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, hours before a deadline set by Trump for Iran to open the strait. Trump warned that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if the ultimatum expired, and he threatened Iran's civilian infrastructure. An Iranian official urged human chains around power plants, and Trump called Iran's use of civilian human shields around power plants 'totally illegal'. Bahrain's foreign minister called continuing Iranian attacks on ships in the strait a flagrant violation of international law.

Russia and China vetoed the US-backed resolution, and the US warned that Iran's Hormuz blockade could be its 'last act'. Nikkei Asia reported that Iran would allow safe passage through Hormuz as Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire.