GENEVA: The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to the official program. The 15-member body was set to vote Friday morning on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain, but by Thursday night the schedule shifted. The reason given was that the United Nations observes Good Friday as a public holiday, according to diplomatic sources — despite this fact being known when the vote was first announced. No new date has been given for voting on the draft.

UN Security Council to vote on Bahrain resolution allowing defensive measures to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

UN to vote on Strait of Hormuz; Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as U.S.-Israeli strikes hit regional infrastructure

Iran warns the UN Security Council against provocative actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a postponed vote.

GENEVA: The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian…

Bahrain delays UN vote on resolution to address Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic tensions.

The Gulf nation of Bahrain, which holds the presidency of the UN Security Council this month, postponed the vote on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had…