80 Countries Demand Immediate Reopening of Strait of Hormuz at UN

Eighty countries issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday demanding the urgent and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation.

• Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani read the statement, which said Iran's actions in the strait continue to threaten international security and navigation rights.
• The signatories condemned the Houthis' resumption of conflict in Yemen and their continued strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks in the Red Sea.
• The statement warned that Houthi advances toward Bab al-Mandab would only increase risks to maritime security and global trade.