The United Nations Security Council failed to pass a draft resolution aimed at forcing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday after Russia and China vetoed it.

Russia and China were the two sole votes against the resolution, which Bahrain proposed in partnership with other Gulf States. Pakistan and Colombia abstained, and 11 nations supported the measure. It would have passed under nine votes, but Russia and China each hold veto power as permanent members of the council.