UN resolution on Iran; China, Russia likely to veto
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- U.S. urged countries to back a UN resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz.
- China is expected to veto the resolution, and diplomats said Russia would also likely oppose it.
Why it matters: Shipping firms lose a UN-backed deterrent, Iran keeps mining attacks, and the veto underscores US diplomatic limits, likely keeping oil prices volatile and regional tension high.
