These were the exact words posted by Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, less than 24 hours ago:
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes. Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability. We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days!
Today, Israel egregiously broke the ceasefire, launching their most brutal assault on Beruit since the war began and the US moved the goal posts to accommodate them.
It's a joke. It's theatre. Why even bother following the news? We have better things to do with our time.
JUST FUCK OFF AND DO YOUR FUCKED UP SHIT... WE DON'T CARE.
https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2041665043423752651…
I can understand your despair & cynicism.
BRICS allies Russia & China will hopefully play a part in ending this fucked-up war of aggression on terms favorable Iran.
Can you tell me what you know about a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
Answer from DeepSeek
Yes, there is a recent, high-profile instance of a UN Security Council draft resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Proposed by Bahrain in early April 2026, the text aimed to address Iran's blockade of the strait amid escalating conflict in the region. However, it was ultimately vetoed by permanent members Russia and China.
Here are the key details:
· Sponsorship and Context: Drafted by Bahrain and supported by Gulf states and the U.S., the resolution responded to Iran's blockade and the threat of a U.S. ultimatum, as the strait is a critical route for about 20% of the world's oil.
· Key Provisions: Final language "strongly encouraged" states to coordinate "defensive" efforts for safe passage and "demanded" Iran cease all interference with shipping. Earlier drafts would have authorized "all necessary means," including potential military force.
· Watering Down: The text was repeatedly diluted to avoid a veto. France initially opposed military authorization, but a shift to "defensive" measures addressed their concerns.
· Vote: The final vote on April 7, 2026, was 11 in favor, 2 against, 2 abstentions (Pakistan, Colombia). Russia and China vetoed it, meaning it failed.
· Reasons for Veto: Both argued the resolution was one-sided and failed to address root causes (like U.S./Israel initiating the conflict), warned it would be abused to escalate war, and insisted it could not grant a "license" for unauthorized military force.
· Aftermath: The U.S. Ambassador said the outcome wouldn't restrict the right to act in self-defense, while Bahrain regretted the rejection. Iran, however, formally thanked Russia and China for the veto.
If you'd like to read the full explanation provided by China's UN ambassador, you can find it on the Chinese Mission to the UN's website. Is there any other aspect of this diplomatic episode you'd like to explore?