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UN welcomes Iran's Hormuz announcement but says freedom of navigation must be respected; spokesperson declines to detail operational role
Summary
The UN welcomed Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to commercial vessels during the ceasefire but reiterated that full freedom of navigation under international law must be respected; reporters asked whether the UN will play an operational role and Steph said she had nothing to share on that at this time.
At a New York briefing, the United Nations spokesperson, Steph, said the secretary‑general welcomed Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to commercial vessels for the remainder of a ceasefire but emphasized that the UN's position remains that full international navigational rights and freedoms must be respected by all parties.
"The secretary general welcomes the announcement today by the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Strait of…
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