"Serious consequences"..The United Nations warns of the repercussions of closing the Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations, on Tuesday, condemned the renewed hostilities in the Middle East, and warned that the repercussions of the closure of may be disastrous for human rights in the region and beyond.
On Tuesday, the United States launched new attacks on After President Donald Trump pledged to reimpose a naval blockade on its ports, Tehran responded by striking targets in the region.
Closing the Strait of Hormuz
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk described the renewed fighting as "A major setback for civilians in the region and beyond".
He warned against "Human rights implications go beyond the region’s borders" Iran announced the closure of the Strait A vital lifeline Turk said in a statement that the strait "A vital lifeline on which millions of people depend" He added: "Disrupting the flow of food, medicine and other essential goods has serious social, economic and humanitarian consequences" Turk called on Washington and Tehran to stop the attacks "immediately" And return to the ceasefire stipulated in the memorandum of understanding signed on June 17.
