Tehran, May 9 (ANI) — According to MarineTraffic data cited by RT, no commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. Before the outbreak of the US‑Iran war, the waterway typically saw an average of more than 130 vessels per day.
Gulf states are jointly pushing a United Nations Security Council resolution that would threaten Iran with sanctions or other measures if it does not stop attacks on ships in the strait, cease imposing what they call “illegal tolls,” and disclose the locations of all mines to restore freedom of navigation, Al Jazeera reported. Diplomats from Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates told the UN that resuming pre‑conflict traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz is a priority.
The resolution is being co‑drafted by Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United States. The co‑drafters are also calling on Iran to “immediately participate in and enable” UN efforts to establish a humanitarian corridor through the strait so vital goods such as food, fertiliser and other supplies can be delivered.
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir‑Saeid Iravani, accused the United States of breaching the ceasefire through recent military actions in and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported. In a letter to UN Secretary‑General António Guterres and the President of the Security Council, Iravani alleged US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers near Jask Port and attacks on Iranian coastal areas amounted to “a clear violation of the ceasefire” and a “gross violation of Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the UN Charter.” He warned that continued US military activity in the Persian Gulf and the strait could have catastrophic consequences beyond the region and threaten international peace and security.
The situation has effectively halted traffic through one of the world’s busiest chokepoints for oil and shipping, raising concerns among regional governments about economic and humanitarian impacts. International actors and shipping operators will be watching whether diplomatic efforts at the UN produce measures that reduce maritime risks and allow commercial navigation to resume.
(This article is based on reports from MarineTraffic cited by RT, coverage from Al Jazeera, statements carried by IRIB, and syndicated reporting from ANI. The Tribune publishes syndicated content as received and does not assume responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.)
