Pakistan, April 5 -- The United Nations Security Council is once again divided, this time over a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway is very important because nearly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas passes through it. Any disruption affects global prices and everyday life in many countries, including Pakistan.

The proposal has been pushed by Gulf countries through Gulf Cooperation Council, with Bahrain leading the effort. The United States, a main reason behind its closure, is supporting the move, which would allow countries to use "all defensive means" to secure shipping routes.

However, countries like China and Russia have raised serious concerns. Even France has warned that using force could make the sit...