France and United States draft UN Security Council resolution to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz

On September 22, diplomats reported that France has begun drafting a UN Security Council resolution with the United States to establish an international mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump in New York. Previous efforts failed due to opposition from China and Russia, but rising oil prices and Houthi advances in Yemen have increased urgency. The resolution would focus on freedom of navigation without adopting an offensive posture toward Iran.