The original draft, which called for the use of ‘all necessary means’ to safeguard maritime traffic, was revised to authorize only defensive operations. The vote is now expected to take place on Saturday. Since the onset of the Iran conflict in late February, shipping through the strait has significantly decreased, although recent reports indicate a slight increase in passage numbers. Approximately 40 nations have urged Iran to unconditionally reopen the shipping route, asserting that Iran is attempting to leverage the global economy as a hostage.