Guterres calls on all parties to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Called United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Monday "All parties" To respect freedom of navigation in The Strait of Hormuz, according to what his spokesman told reporters.
Stephane Dujarric confirmed that Guterres "Emphasizes the need to respect all parties to the conflict Freedom of navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with international law"without mentioning any specific country.
After the failure of direct talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, US President Donald Trump ordered the imposition of a naval blockade on ships entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas, which theoretically came into effect on Monday at 14:00 GMT.
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Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian military ship that violates the American blockade imposed on this vital waterway, which Iran has practically closed it almost completely since the beginning of the war.
Dujarric pointed out that "We must not forget that about 20,000 sailors are stuck in this conflict, on ships facing increasing difficulties day after day."also highlighting the impact of this on the global economy.
He called on the parties to continue negotiations to find a solution to the conflict, and also called for an end to all violations of the ceasefire.
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