GeopoliticsMedium•24 September 2026•
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80 Nations at UN Demand Immediate Reopening of Strait of Hormuz, Condemn Attacks

Key Facts

180 countries at the United Nations demanded the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping.
2The gathered nations condemned attacks by Iran and Houthi rebels targeting the security of maritime waterways.

80 countries at the United Nations demanded the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping. Reuters reported that the gathered nations condemned attacks by Iran and Houthi rebels targeting the security of maritime waterways.

The diplomatic escalation follows persistent disruptions to global trade and energy supplies caused by regional maritime instability. The market remains focused on the implications of this coalition's demand for the security of global supply chains and the resumption of transit through the strait.