The resolution was voted for by 11 members of the United Nations, with Russia and China against, and Pakistan and Colombia abstaining. This resolution initially called for Article 7, which would authorize member states to use force to open the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and China were strongly opposed to this. That is why the negotiations lasted so long, and the language of the resolution was changed. In the end, what was voted on today was a version that strongly encourages countries interested in using the Strait of Hormuz for commercial maritime routes to coordinate efforts in a defensive manner. This is very different from the use of force. Bahrain hoped that this would be enough for Russia and China to at least abstain and allow the adoption of the resolution. This resolution initially called for Article 7, which would authorize member states to use force to open the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and China were strongly opposed to this. That is why the negotiations lasted so long, and the language of the resolution was changed. In the end, what was voted on today was a version that strongly encourages countries interested in using the Strait of Hormuz for commercial maritime routes to coordinate efforts in a defensive manner. This is very different from the use of force. Bahrain hoped that this would be enough for Russia and China to at least abstain and allow the adoption of the resolution. After the vote, the Ambassador of Bahrain read a statement on behalf of his country, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. The countries "express regret that the resolution presented to you today was not adopted," he said, adding that "the council has failed to take up its responsibility regarding illegal actions that require decisive action without delay."