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The Portuguese diplomat António Guterres highlighted during a speech at the UN Security Council that the blockade of the maritime passage threatens, among other things, "triggering an energy crisis and a possible food emergency." At UN headquarters, dozens of countries, led by Bahrain, called for opening the strait as soon as possible.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key point for world trade since 20% of the world's oil transits through this space. However, and it is something that is little talked about, it is the step of imports of food, medicine and technological products for the countries of the Middle East.
Since the beginning of the conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran, this maritime passage has gained notoriety. However, given its relevance, many countries are pushing for Iran to give up control of it and thus prevent it from being used as a bargaining chip in the middle of the war.
This April 27, the Secretary General of the United Nations led a meeting in which, among other things, he urged the opening of the Strait of Hormuz in a more complete way, arguing his position on the negative consequences that the closure could have on the world's populations.
"The rights and freedoms of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be respected, as stated in Resolution 2817 of this Council. These principles must be respected in full and without delay. I call on the parties: open the strait. Let ships pass without tolls and without discrimination. Let trade resume. Let the global economy breathe. A prolonged interruption could trigger a global food emergency, pushing millions of people, especially in Africa and southern Asia, to hunger and poverty,” said Guterres.
During the day, government representatives from dozens of countries also called from the UN to open the Strait of Hormuz.
"Free navigation through the strait is a cornerstone of global security and prosperity. The consequences of Iranian actions to impede international shipping are causing repercussions on energy markets and crucial supply chains far beyond the region," said Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's foreign minister.
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Iran proposes giving up control of the Strait of Hormuz
At the end of the day, the American news agency AP reported that representatives of the Iranian Government had told a member of the Pakistani delegation, which is acting as a mediator to achieve a definitive ceasefire, that their nation is open to giving up control of the Strait as long as the United States ends the war and lifts sanctions against the country.
However, late on the night of April 27, the Reuters news agency noted that US President Donald Trump was “dissatisfied” with the Iranian proposal because it did not address the issue of the nuclear program.
With AP, Reuters and US media
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