During a recent Special Meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC), India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, addressed the ongoing energy and fertilizer crisis exacerbated by the conflict in West Asia. He stressed the importance of a dual approach involving immediate and structural measures, alongside international cooperation, to effectively respond to the crisis. Harish condemned the targeting of commercial shipping and disruptions to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, labeling these actions as unacceptable and calling for adherence to international law. His remarks come in light of Iran's announcement of a new mechanism to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait, which will only allow commercial vessels cooperating with Iran to operate on the designated route. This route will exclude those associated with the so-called 'freedom project'. Additionally, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the United States as the primary barrier to peace in the region, expressing skepticism towards US intentions for dialogue. US President Donald Trump also warned of severe consequences if a peace agreement is not reached.