STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

80-Nation Coalition Demands Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran and Houthi Disruptions

Sep 24, 2026 12:21 PM CT New York, United States strait-of-hormuz,shipping,un-general-assembly,iran,houthis,maritime-security

Summary

A coalition of 80 countries formally called for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Gulf during the 2026 UN General Assembly. The statement explicitly condemned actions by Iran and the Houthis that are disrupting global shipping lanes. This diplomatic move signals broad international consensus against the economic and strategic pressure tactics employed by the Iranian axis in the region.

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UNGA 2026: Coalition of 80 countries at call for reopening of Strait of Hormuz A coalition of 80 countries called on Thursday for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Gulf, condemning attacks by Iran and the Houthis in Yemen that are disrupting global shipping. “Iran’s actions in the S...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Condemned by the coalition for actions disrupting global shipping in the Gulf.

Houthis NEUTRAL

Condemned by the coalition for attacks disrupting global shipping.

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