politics
April 20, 2026
Israel questions France, China, Pakistan over Iran shipping deals at UN
Israel’s UN envoy accused France, China and Pakistan of backing Iran through alleged deals over Strait of Hormuz shipping during blockade tensions
TL;DR
- Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, accused France, China, and Pakistan of effectively backing Iran through alleged deals for safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Media reports suggested that commercial vessels from these countries were able to transit the strait during an Iranian blockade, some with Tehran's authorization.
- Danon questioned the ambassadors of France, China, and Pakistan at the UN, who reportedly did not provide answers.
- Navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy flows, was disrupted by Iran following a US-Israeli bombing campaign.
- Iran had previously allowed vessels from India, China, Russia, Iraq, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to pass, with Beijing being a major buyer of Iranian oil.
- France had previously voted for resolutions condemning Iran's blockade, while China vetoed or voted against critical wording, and Pakistan abstained.
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