UN Secretary-General Guterres Calls for Free Maritime Transport in the Strait of Hormuz
Points clés
- 1. UN Secretary-General Guterres demanded that international maritime transport continue freely in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 2. US President Trump threatened to restart the maritime blockade against Iranian ships.
- 3. Trump demanded a 20% share for the US from all cargo transportation on the grounds of security in the strait.
En chiffres
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for respect for the right of free navigation in ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz. This call came after US President Donald Trump announced that he would demand a 20% fee from ships passing through the strait.
Trump threatened to re-establish a maritime blockade against Iran, stating that they aimed to block the entry and exit of ships belonging to Iran and its customers. Stating that other countries could use the strait fairly and freely, Trump demanded that 20% of all cargo transported be paid to the US in return for providing this security.
UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric defended international law and avoided escalating tensions. He stated that Guterres' stance regarding the Strait of Hormuz during this crisis has always been consistent and that he emphasized the principles of free navigation.
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- Q: What did the UN Secretary-General demand regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
- A: António Guterres called for respect for international law and the principle of freedom of maritime transport.
- Q: What is the condition put forward by Donald Trump for strait transits?
- A: Trump demanded that ships passing through the strait pay 20% of the value of the cargo they carry to the US in return for security services.
- Q: Which ships will be exempt from the said 20% fee application?
- A: Trump stated that the entry and exit of ships belonging to Iran or its customers would be completely blocked, while other countries could use it freely.
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