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UAE urges Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz unconditionally
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UAE urges Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz unconditionally

From Gulf Today · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The UAE called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without conditions, emphasizing its importance for global food security.
  • Speaking at the UN, the UAE condemned Iran's obstruction of navigation and threats by affiliated groups, warning of disruptions to trade and food markets.
  • The UAE cautioned against politicizing supply chains and using maritime corridors for political pressure, stressing the need for free and secure goods movement.

The United Arab Emirates has urged Iran to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz unconditionally, highlighting the strait's vital role in global food security and international peace. The UAE's stance was articulated during a high-level United Nations Security Council session focused on food security.

The United Arab Emirates has affirmed that food security is an integral component of international peace and security, stressing that safeguarding global food supplies requires safe humanitarian corridors, open ports and stable, resilient supply chains.

— UAE RepresentativeDuring a high-level United Nations Security Council session on food security.

During the session, the UAE condemned what it described as Iran's "illegal practices" and its obstruction of freedom of navigation within and around the Strait of Hormuz. The delegation also denounced threats and attacks carried out by groups linked to Iran. The UAE warned that such actions pose a significant risk of disrupting essential global trade routes and could worsen existing vulnerabilities in international food and commodity markets.

Iran’s illegal practices and obstruction of freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

— UAE RepresentativeCondemning Iran's actions at the UN Security Council.

The UAE further cautioned against the politicization of supply chains, emphasizing that international maritime corridors should not be used as instruments of political or economic pressure. The nation stressed that the free and secure movement of goods is fundamental to preventing disruptions that could exacerbate food insecurity, particularly in vulnerable regions.

Such actions risk disrupting vital trade routes and aggravating vulnerabilities in global food and commodity markets.

— UAE RepresentativeWarning about the consequences of Iran-linked group actions.

This diplomatic push underscores the interconnectedness of maritime security, trade, and global food stability. The UAE's firm position at the UN highlights international concerns over regional tensions impacting vital global lifelines.

The UAE cautioned against the politicisation of supply chains and the use of international maritime corridors as instruments of political or economic pressure.

— UAE RepresentativeAddressing the UN Security Council on trade and political pressure.
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Originally published by Gulf Today in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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