Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

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Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The draft text, on which a vote was held on Tuesday, was proposed by Bahrain. Eleven of the 15 members of the UNSC voted in favour, and two abstained. However, Russia and China said that the measure was biased against Iran. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education list 2 of 3‘Dying of thirst’: Inside Gaza’s al-Mawasi water crisis list 3 of 3What’s Iran’s 10-point…