The United Nations has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the increasing restrictions and maritime tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
The Secretary-General emphasized that maritime incidents occurring over the past 48 hours pose a serious risk to the safety of international navigation. Guterres called for the full restoration and guarantee of freedom of navigation in international waters, urging all involved parties to respect international law. Dujarric further noted that the UN position remains firm: intentional harm to civilians or the destruction of infrastructure cannot be justified by any military necessity.
The instability in the Strait of Hormuz has already begun to resonate through global markets. Reports indicate a rise in the prices of fertilizers and urea, alongside a notable increase in global oil prices. As a key energy hub, Azerbaijan closely monitors developments in international transit corridors to ensure global energy security and market stability. The Strait of Hormuz remains the world's most important oil chokepoint, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's total oil consumption passes daily, making its security vital for the global economy.
