Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani has affirmed that the ongoing discussions at the United Nations on the draft resolution submitted by Bahrain to the UN Security Council regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stem from a collective responsibility to safeguard international peace and stability and preserve freedom of maritime navigation.
He underscored the need to clarify the resolution’s objective, noting that any move by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz would be an unlawful and reckless act, amounting to a deliberate attempt to hold the global economy hostage.
“Such an action would harm energy security, disrupt global trade and food supplies, raise the prices of energy, food and fertilisers, and severely impact vulnerable populations worldwide.”
Dr Al Zayani pointed out that UN Security Council Resolution 2817, adopted on March 11, called on Iran to immediately refrain from any actions or threats aimed at closing, obstructing, or interfering with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, but that it has not complied with its provisions.
He emphasised that no single country can address this threat alone, and that maintaining the smooth flow of navigation requires a co-ordinated international response through established legal frameworks. He added that the goal of the GCC states is to uphold international law and restore unimpeded transit passage, ensuring safe navigation and the continued flow of global trade.
The Foreign Minister further explained that the proposed resolution focuses specifically on protecting the right of transit passage and preventing the unlawful closure of this vital international waterway. He stressed that the aim is not escalation, but reopening a key artery of the global economy and preventing the crisis from worsening, while also laying the groundwork for a diplomatic solution through a clear legal framework that supports renewed dialogue.
Dr Al Zayani reiterated Bahrain’s call on the Security Council to assume its responsibilities and act decisively to protect international navigation and preserve regional and global security and stability.
&uuid=(email))