UN urges ‘all parties’ to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz
The UN Secretary-General has urged all parties to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key strategic waterway in Middle East geopolitics.
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The UN Secretary-General has urged all parties to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key strategic waterway in Middle East geopolitics.
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