In their joint statement, the 80 countries that called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have condemned Iran’s actions as well as actions by Yemen’s Houthis, Reuters reports.
“Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten international security and navigational rights and freedoms,” said the joint statement read out by Bahrain’s foreign minister at the UN.
“We also strongly condemn the Houthis’ decision to resume conflict in Yemen, their continuous strikes on Saudi Arabia, and their reckless attacks in the Red Sea,” the statement said.
The statement’s backers include Gulf Arab states and major Western powers.
It added that the Houthis’ advance towards Bab el-Mandeb Strait would also only heighten risks to international shipping, maritime security and global trade.
