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At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks
Reuters • • general
Key Points:
- Around 80 countries called for the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran and its Houthi allies for regional attacks disrupting international trade and energy security.
- Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani stated that Iran's actions threaten international security and navigational freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The joint statement also condemned the Houthis for resuming conflict in Yemen, attacking Saudi Arabia, and carrying out reckless strikes in the Red Sea.
- The statement, supported by Gulf Arab states and major Western powers, warned that the Houthis' advance toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would increase risks to maritime security and global trade.
- Iran and the Houthis claim their actions are defensive in nature.
