Gulf states urge UN action to ensure Strait of Hormuz safety
🔴 Tension RisingAl Jazeera2026-05-07
Gulf states are urging the UN Security Council to take action to ensure the safety of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. The draft resolution demands that Iran halt attacks, disclose mine locations, and allow freedom of navigation. This comes as global energy prices have soared due to Iran's disruption of shipping through the waterway.