The United Nations will continue to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran, restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and seeking a comprehensive, lasting solution to the Middle East conflict, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday.
Speaking at a daily briefing, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said the current priority is to help establish sustainable arrangements that ensure safe passage in the vital waterway.
"The Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict and its Consequences Jean Arnault is continuing his diplomatic consultations in the region. We remain committed to supporting all efforts aimed at a comprehensive and durable solution to this conflict," said Dujarric.
The UN is closely following the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Dujarric underscored. While the U.S. has claimed that hostilities with Iran are over, the spokesman noted that further clarity is still needed, though Wednesday saw no new military developments, something he called a positive sign.
"I think there's still a lot of clarity that needs to happen. Obviously, there are a lot of diplomatic activity ongoing. We saw the kinetic activity happened earlier this week, we didn't see anything today, which is a good sign, and again, our focus really is to ensure something that is sustainable, then that includes the freedom of navigation in the Strait," Dujarric said.
UN calls for sustained diplomacy, free passage in Strait of Hormuz: spokesman
