# Maritime and food security concerns in the Middle East > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-and-food-security-concerns-in-the-middle-east > Updated: 2026-08-26T08:16:25.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Diplomatic efforts at the United Nations Security Council have increasingly focused on maritime instability in the Strait of Hormuz and its broader implications for global security and food stability. In late July, India condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that such violence resulted in the death and injury of Indian citizens. The Indian delegation emphasized that safe navigation is critical for its extensive trade with the Gulf region and called for the de-escalation of regional tensions, while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. By late August, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait expanded this discourse during a debate on food security. The UAE demanded the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, urging compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 to protect the movement of energy and commodities. Kuwaiti representatives further argued that maritime disruptions and conflict-driven hunger, specifically citing the famine conditions in the Gaza Strip, have transitioned from humanitarian issues into direct threats to international peace and security. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: UAE and Kuwait warn UN on food security and maritime stability The UAE and Kuwait warned the UN Security Council that conflict-driven hunger and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz threaten global stability and food security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-and-kuwait-warn-un-on-food-security-and-maritime-stability ### 2026-07-29: India urges UN Security Council to halt Hormuz attacks and address Gaza humanitarian crisis India condemned Hormuz Strait attacks at the UN, citing Indian casualties and trade stakes, and urged focus on the Gaza humanitarian crisis, supporting a two‑state solution. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-urges-un-security-council-to-halt-hormuz-attacks-and-address-gaza-humanitarian-crisis --- Cite as: Maritime and food security concerns in the Middle East. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-and-food-security-concerns-in-the-middle-east