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UN welcomes Iran move on Strait of Hormuz

April 17, 2026 / 11:00 PM
UN welcomes Iran move on Strait of Hormuz
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Sharjah 24 – WAM: António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, has welcomed the announcement Friday by Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire.

In a statement, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said that the Secretary-General considers this a step in the right direction.

Guterres stressed, "The United Nations’ position remains clear: we need the full restoration of international navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz to be respected by all parties."

 

 

April 17, 2026 / 11:00 PM

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