UN chief warns against blocking maritime routes
The United Nations has affirmed that ongoing attacks and disruptions to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, particularly at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, are hindering the global flow of energy supplies, fertilizers, and essential goods. Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that these crises are stifling international trade and placing enormous pressure on the food system, leading to rising prices, increased hunger, declining crop yields, and greater suffering among the most vulnerable populations. He emphasized the need to prevent strategic maritime routes from being used as tools of coercion, noting that oil prices remain approximately 33% higher since the start of the war in the Middle East, and that shipping costs for containers and fertilizers have surged sharply—mirroring the broader economic impact of the escalation.
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