At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks

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At the United Nations, approximately 80 countries demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemned Iranian and Houthi attacks that disrupt international trade and energy security. Bahrain's Foreign Minister highlighted the threat posed by Iran in this strategic maritime chokepoint.

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Some 80 countries demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and condemned Iran and its Houthi allies for attacks in the region and disruption to international trade and energy security. "Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten international security and navigational rights and freedoms," said a joint statement read out by Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani at the United Nations.