At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks
Eighty nations gathered at the United Nations General Assembly to demand the immediate and full restoration of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The coalition strongly condemned Iran and its Houthi allies for ongoing attacks in the region. Ahead of the gathering, the G7 insisted that Iran stop arming the Houthis and demanded that the militia immediately cease strikes targeting Saudi Arabia. The diplomatic push follows severe disruptions to regional transport, including suspended flight operations in Iraq and warnings from Tehran regarding airport disruptions.
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- ✓ Eighty countries demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemned Iran and Houthi attacks during the UN gathering.
- ✓ The G7 demanded that Iran stop arming the Houthis in Yemen.
- ✓ The G7 demanded that the Houthis immediately cease Saudi strikes.
What changed
Eighty countries united at the United Nations to formally demand the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and denounce actions by Iran and the Houthis.
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Eighty Nations Demand Reopening of Strait of Hormuz at UN
Eighty nations gathered at the United Nations General Assembly to demand the immediate and full restoration of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The coalition strongly condemned Iran and its Houthi allies for ongoing attacks in the region. Ahead of the gathering, the G7 insisted that Iran stop arming the Houthis and demanded that the militia immediately cease strikes targeting Saudi Arabia. The diplomatic push follows severe disruptions to regional transport, including suspended flight operations in Iraq and warnings from Tehran regarding airport disruptions.
Why it matters
The coalition statement highlights mounting international alarm over shipping blockades and military actions choking critical Middle East trade routes. The Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital artery for global energy supplies, making the current closure and low daily transits an acute economic risk. Meanwhile, separate diplomatic and military tensions persist alongside broader conflict dynamics involving the United States and Israel.
What is confirmed
- Eighty countries demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemned Iran and Houthi attacks during the UN gathering.
- The G7 demanded that Iran stop arming the Houthis in Yemen.
- The G7 demanded that the Houthis immediately cease Saudi strikes.
Still unconfirmed
- Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopening offer sets four US conditions and a day-seven deadline, while Washington has not accepted and transits average 17 a day.
What to watch next
- Response from Washington or Tehran regarding the four conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Further diplomatic resolutions or security deployments from the G7 or the UN coalition.
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- BBC — Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
- dw.com — G7 demands Houthis 'immediately' cease Saudi strikes
- Reuters — At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks
- The Times of Israel — 80 countries call at UN for full restoration of Gulf maritime navigation
- Yahoo — 80 states slam attacks by Iran, Houthis in UN statement
- www.israelhayom.com — 80 countries issue strong condemnation of Iran
- Middle East Eye — UNGA 2026: Coalition of 80 countries at call for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com — US Iran War Live Updates: Tehran warns airport disruption for regional countries as Iraq suspends Iran flight ops
- indiashippingnews.com — At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks
- readus247.com — Strait of Hormuz Reopening Offer Comes With Four Conditions
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