Global concerns over energy security intensified as the United Kingdom called for the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that ongoing disruptions are destabilizing supply chains and increasing worldwide costs.
Addressing the United Nations Security Council, UK minister Stephen Doughty stressed that the maritime crisis extends far beyond shipping delays, triggering widespread volatility across energy markets and global trade systems.
He emphasized the need for immediate and unconditional restoration of navigation rights, underscoring that free passage through the strait must align with international law. Doughty also issued a strong warning to Iran, stating that no nation should be allowed to disrupt global economic stability.
The tensions arise amid an ongoing standoff between Iran and the United States over control and access to the critical route. The waterway facilitates nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas shipments, making any disruption highly consequential for global markets.
Since early March, shipping interruptions have driven up fuel prices and contributed to rising food costs worldwide. The situation escalated following a joint military offensive launched by the US and Israel in late February.
Doughty reaffirmed that the UK will continue coordinating with international partners to secure maritime routes, highlighting that collective action remains essential to maintaining global stability and economic resilience.
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