Iran has said that the responsibility for disruptions and global economic fallout in the Strait of Hormuz lies “solely” with those who launched war against the country and their regional partners.
Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Amir Saeid Iravani, made the remarks during a special session of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) titled “Safeguarding Energy & Supply Flows: Supporting Global Development through International Cooperation.”
Iravani warned of increasing instability in global energy markets, supply chains, and international trade, saying Iran had been affected in “two profound and interconnected ways” following what he described as “two unlawful acts of aggression” in less than a year, which he said violated the UN Charter and international law.
He claimed the attacks resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians, including women and children, and caused extensive damage to civilian, economic, energy, and environmentally sensitive infrastructure.
According to the Iranian envoy, the consequences of the conflict would persist even after military operations end, adding that the root causes of the regional and global economic instability must be examined.
“The current instability did not emerge in a vacuum. It is rooted in military escalation and unlawful acts of aggression imposed by the Israeli regime and the United States,” Iravani said.
He further stated that direct strikes on Iran’s oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities had disrupted global energy and fertilizer supply chains, while sanctions and a US maritime blockade had further strained global trade and commodity markets.
Despite the tensions, Iravani said Iran remains open to “constructive engagement” aimed at restoring stability, energy security, and normal maritime conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, provided that military escalation ceases and restrictions are lifted.
Reiterating Tehran’s position, he said: “The current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its global economic consequences are solely the responsibility of the initiators of the war against Iran and their regional partners.”
Iran has tightened controls over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of what it described as a US-Israeli conflict on February 28, and has reportedly imposed stricter measures following US sanctions and maritime restrictions.
