India Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at UN
At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of vessels in Strait of Hormuz

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At a United Nations meeting, India’s Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish condemned the targeting of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for adherence to international law. This statement follows an attack on an India-flagged vessel, highlighting the ongoing risks to civilian shipping in a critical global trade route.
- 01India's Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish emphasized that attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are 'unacceptable'.
- 02The attack on the India-flagged vessel occurred on May 13, 2023, off the coast of Oman.
- 03All 14 crew members of the attacked vessel were rescued by Omani authorities.
- 04Harish called for a combination of short-term and structural measures to address the energy and fertilizer crisis stemming from the West Asia conflict.
- 05The Strait of Hormuz is vital for global energy supplies, with approximately one-fifth of the world's energy passing through it.
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During a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on May 17, 2023, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, voiced strong concerns regarding the targeting of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. He described such actions as 'unacceptable' and stressed the necessity for full respect of international law governing safe passage. This statement followed a recent attack on an India-flagged vessel on May 13, which was sailing off the coast of Oman when it was struck. Fortunately, all 14 crew members were rescued by Omani authorities. Harish highlighted the need for international cooperation and a mix of immediate and structural measures to tackle the ongoing energy and fertilizer crisis exacerbated by the conflict in West Asia. This conflict has seen escalating tensions, particularly since February 28, when the US and Israel began joint military actions against Iran, leading to retaliatory strikes. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route through which about 20% of the world’s energy supplies flow, has faced significant disruptions due to these hostilities.
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The targeting of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz poses significant risks to global shipping and energy supplies, affecting economies reliant on these routes.
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