How might the UN Security Council react to an attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz?
In the past, the UN Security Council has taken an assertive stance against Iran. However, Russia and China have been more lenient on Iranian security matters than the United States, the United Kingdom and France. In response to the Iranian nuclear program, on October 25, 2007, the UN Security Council passed two resolutions sanctioning Iran, with a third resolution that was held up by the Chinese and Russian opposition. Nevertheless, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, would be an indisputable belligerent action, which would infuriate the world. As a result, the UN Security Council would likely impose economic sanctions on Iran.
