Omani FM pledges continued protection of Strait of Hormuz navigation at UN

Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi told the UN General Assembly that Oman will sustain its efforts to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

• Busaidi addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, affirming Oman's commitment under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
• He warned that current military escalation threatens regional security and disrupts global trade, energy security, and prices.
• He called on all parties to cooperate with Muscat to protect states whose supply lines pass through the strait.
• He announced Oman's solidarity with Gulf states and reiterated rejection of Israeli military attacks on Arab states.