Bangladesh, April 4 -- The United Nations Security Council has finalised a draft resolution aimed at safeguarding maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, but strong objections from China and Russia have cast uncertainty over its adoption.

The draft, led by Bahrain and supported by the United States and several Gulf nations, comes after weeks of escalating tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes.

Diplomats confirmed that the text has been placed "in blue," indicating it is ready for a formal vote, following multiple rounds of negotiations and revisions.

The central point of contention among Security Council members revolves around the use of force to secure shipping ...