From The Express Tribune · Anadolu Agency · · 1m 10s
UN Warns of Rising Maritime Attacks
UN urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz as attacks threaten global trade.
In brief
UN urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz as attacks threaten global trade. UN warns rising maritime attacks in Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea risk global economy and security. Originally reported by The Express Tribune.
UN warns of rising maritime attacks
UN official warns growing tensions and attacks on commercial shipping threaten international peace and security.
“Civilian vessels, commercial shipping must not become targets”
Maritime incidents rise
Commercial vessels face attacks with 134 confirmed incidents in Strait of Hormuz and wider Middle East by November 11.
“The International Maritime Organisation recorded 134 confirmed incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East maritime area as of November 11”
Seafarers at risk
Twenty-five seafarers killed, many injured or missing in maritime attacks.
Economic consequences
Restrictions on shipping raise energy costs, fuel inflation, threaten food security.
“The longer these restrictions persist, the greater the economic costs and the more difficult it will become to restore commercial confidence and trade flows”
UN urges diplomatic resolution
UN calls for US and Iran to pursue diplomacy to avoid renewed military confrontation.
“We urge the parties to seize the current opportunities and negotiate in good faith”
GCC rejects infringements
Gulf Cooperation Council states reject any infringement on their security and sovereignty.
“The GCC states reject any infringement upon their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity”
Maritime security concerns
GCC urges UN to end Iranian and Houthi attacks on navigation vessels and energy facilities.
Global economic risks
Maritime disruptions threaten food security and fertilizer shipments amid global inflation.
The short version
UN warns rising maritime attacks in Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea risk global economy and security.
