“The UN Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution that would authorize countries to use defensive means, but not offensive, to secure the safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz”

“The resolution, supported by six Gulf nations and Jordan”

“Previous drafts would have authorized countries 'to use all necessary means' — UN language including possible military action — to secure passage and deter attempts to interfere with international navigation”

“The final draft authorizes countries 'to use all defensive means necessary and commensurate with the circumstances in the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters' to secure passage and deter attempts to interfere with international navigation 'for a period of at least six months'”

“The 15-member Security Council has five permanent members — the US, Britain, China, France and Russia. But any of the five permanent members can veto a resolution to protect its interests or those of its allies”

“Russia and China had strongly opposed the previous drafts authorizing possible offensive action”

“US strikes on a bridge that was under construction, just outside Tehran, wounded at least 95 people”