UN Calls for Safeguarding Navigation Rights Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations has issued a direct appeal for all actors to respect navigation freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor that handles nearly a fifth of global oil shipments each day. The call comes as tensions escalate, with the United States enforcing a blockade targeting Iranian maritime activity in the area. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, through his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, emphasized the critical importance of maintaining safe and open passage in this st