UN chief urges freedom of navigation in Hormuz amid tensions

UN chief warns of global supply chain impact and rising prices as navigational rights are curtailed in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. | Contesto: cronaca

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• UN chief urges freedom of navigation in Hormuz amid tensions

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark call for the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing deep concern over recent restrictions and escalating tensions around the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Speaking through his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the UN chief emphasized that the principle of navigational rights "needs to be respected by all parties" amidst what was described as "a lot of activity" and "a lot of confusion" in the volatile waterway. The warning from the world's top diplomat comes with immediate and tangible consequences for the global economy. Dujarric revealed that the disruptions are already constricting vital supply lines, with an estimated 10 to 12 percent of global fertilizer shipments currently blocked from transit. This bottleneck is contributing to rising prices for both agricultural inputs and oil, threatening to exacerbate food security crises and inflation in vulnerable economies already strained by geopolitical instability. Beyond market impacts, the situation is directly hampering the operational capacity of United Nations agencies. The spokesperson confirmed that the unpredictability and restrictions are affecting the organization's ability to plan and procure essential resources for its global humanitarian and development missions. This operational friction adds a layer of complexity to international relief efforts, potentially delaying aid to conflict zones and regions suffering from famine. In his remarks, Dujarric framed the issue within the broader context of international humanitarian law, delivering a pointed rebuke to any actor that might consider aggressive action. "There is no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of civilian infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of pain on a civilian population," he stated, reiterating a core UN principle. This statement serves as a preemptive caution against any escalation that could target shipping lanes or port facilities essential for civilian commerce and aid. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, is arguably the most strategically...

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