United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said the UN is prepared to provide all necessary assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with the US outlet Politico, he stated that the organization aims to play a mediating role similar to its 2022 involvement in facilitating grain and fertilizer exports between Russia and Ukraine.

Guterres explained that his main goal is to help restore the normal conditions that previously existed in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that the UN is currently holding close discussions with Gulf countries and the Council of Europe to address the situation.

The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions, with reports of attacks on military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as well as incidents in Iran. Several countries, including the United Kingdom and Japan, have reportedly joined efforts to keep the strategic waterway operational.