India's UN Envoy Condemns Targeting of Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Crisis
Targeting commercial shipping, impeding navigation in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: India's UN envoy
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India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized the need for international cooperation to address the energy and fertilizer crisis stemming from the conflict in West Asia. He condemned the targeting of commercial shipping and disruptions to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for respect for international law.
- 01Harish highlighted the necessity of both short-term and structural measures to tackle the energy crisis.
- 02Iran plans to introduce a mechanism for regulating maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only vessels cooperating with Iran.
- 03The proposed route for maritime traffic will remain closed to operators associated with the 'freedom project'.
- 04Iran's Foreign Minister criticized the United States as the main obstacle to peace in West Asia.
- 05US President Donald Trump warned of dire consequences if a peace deal is not reached in the region.
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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.
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The targeting of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply chains, affecting energy prices and availability for countries reliant on imports.
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