STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Saudi Arabia calls on UN to secure Strait of Hormuz against Iranian and Houthi threats

Sep 26, 2026 10:21 PM CT Strait of Hormuz strait-of-hormuz,maritime-security,un-diplomacy,saudi-arabia,iran,houthis,energy-security

Summary

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has urged the United Nations to intervene to protect maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz, citing attacks by Iran and the Houthis. The statement rejects the use of vital waterways as a pressure tactic and signals a diplomatic push to internationalize the security of the region's critical energy chokepoint.

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Faisal bin Farhan demand return of Hormuz to condition it was in before Hormuz, rejects use of vital waterways as pressure tactic The post Saudi FM urges UN to protect maritime routes amid Iranian and Houthi attacks appeared first on The Times of Israel .

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Iran NEUTRAL

Cited by Saudi Arabia as a source of attacks on maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthis NEUTRAL

Cited by Saudi Arabia as a source of attacks on maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

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