UN Chief Hails Iran Decision to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open for Shipping
In an official statement, he described the move as "This is a step in the right direction." He reiterated the organization’s stance, saying, "The UN position remains clear: we need the full restoration of international navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz, respected by everyone."
Guterres also voiced optimism that maintaining access to the strategic waterway, alongside the ceasefire, could help foster trust among the involved parties and support ongoing diplomatic initiatives being facilitated by Pakistan.
His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, noted in remarks to reporters that Guterres remains "fully supportive" of efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the current tensions in the Middle East.
The comments followed an earlier announcement by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz would stay "completely open” to all commercial vessels. He explained that the move was taken “in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon,” as stated on the US-based social media platform X.
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