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[INTERNATIONAL] · Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran, Oman · 7 sources

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80 countries demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz at UN

A coalition of 80 countries issued a joint statement at the United Nations demanding the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The declaration, read by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, condemned Iran for actions that threaten international security and the freedom of navigation in the region.

The coalition also strongly condemned the Houthi militia for resuming armed conflict in Yemen and conducting attacks against Saudi Arabia, including the use of ballistic missiles. Officials warned that the Houthi advance toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait significantly increases risks to international shipping, maritime security, and global energy trade.

The statement called for the safe, secure, and unimpeded transit of vessels without the imposition of illegal tolls, conditions, or charges, emphasizing the need to protect critical maritime waterways from further disruption.

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Abdullatif Al-Zayani · Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani · Houthi militia · Houthis · Iran · Kaja Kallas · Strait of Hormuz · United Nations

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