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Lebanon Debate
80 nations shift UN stance on Hormuz
Approximately 80 countries within the United Nations have called for the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of broad repercussions for international navigation, energy security, and global trade. Meanwhile, Iran continues to escalate actions that threaten freedom of navigation through the strait. The joint statement condemned Iran's behavior and reminded of the escalation by the Houthis in Yemen, which also threatens shipping movements through the Bab El Mandeb Strait, one of the region’s most important maritime passages. The decline in ship traffic, which dropped to around 17 vessels during the last weekend compared to an average of 125 ships daily before the escalation, reflects the impact of military tensions that began in February 2026. These tensions have affected oil supplies, shipping costs, and energy prices worldwide. Iran links the resumption of navigation activities to the ongoing negotiations aimed at lifting the blockade on its ports, amid continued tensions and international efforts to support freedom of navigation in the region.
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