Iran War: UN Chief welcomes reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations has welcomed Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing efforts to stabilise tensions in the Middle East...

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The United Nations has welcomed Iran's decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, for commercial vessels throughout the current ceasefire period in Lebanon.

Approximately a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass through the Strait.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres commended the move as a step towards stabilising Middle East tensions.
Iran's decision was coordinated and announced by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, aiming to reinforce diplomatic engagement.

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