UN Chief calls for reopening Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a direct appeal for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, calling for the respect of navigational rights and freedoms. He urged all parties to open the strait, allow ships to pass without tolls or discrimination, and let global trade resume. The statement comes amid a prolonged U.S.-led blockade and Iranian control of the strategic waterway, which has severely disrupted global shipping. Guterres emphasized the need for safe, unimpeded passage to allow the global economy to recover.