Iran has sharply criticised a United States-backed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) concerning the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Washington of attempting to advance a political agenda and legitimise what Tehran described as unlawful actions in the region, reported ANI.

Iran rejects US-backed UNSC proposal

In a statement posted on X, Iran’s mission to the United Nations argued that the proposed resolution would not contribute to resolving the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, Tehran claimed the initiative was politically motivated and aimed at justifying continued US military and naval actions around Iranian waters.