UN proposes shipping verification mechanism for Strait of Hormuz

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed the UN facilitate maritime transport of fertilizers, disrupted by the paralysis of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Guterres suggested creating a vessel registration and verification mechanism for ships carrying fertilizers, with an incident prevention mechanism piloted by Oman. He stressed the mechanism would not alter states' rights under international law. Iran closed the strategic strait in retaliation for US-Israeli bombings on February 28, affecting one-fifth of globally consumed hydrocarbons. Tehran plans to impose fees on passing ships, rejected by the US, while President Trump claims Washington has "absolute control" of the strait.


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