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Strait of Hormuz Sees Zero Ship Traffic in 24 Hours Amid Iran Tensions

No ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, down from a daily average of 130 vessels before US-Iran tensions. Gulf states are co-drafting a UN Security Council resolution that threatens Iran with sanctions for attacks on ships and illegal tolls. Iran's UN envoy Amir-Saeid Iravani accused the US of violating the ceasefire through military actions near the strait. He warned that continued US military activity could have catastrophic consequences for international peace.

Key Points: No Ships in Strait of Hormuz for 24 Hours: Report

  • No ships through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
  • Daily average was 130+ vessels before US-Iran war
  • Gulf states draft UN resolution threatening sanctions on Iran
  • Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire near strait
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No ships have passed through Strait of Hormuz in past 24h: Report

No ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours amid US-Iran tensions. Gulf states push UN resolution against Iran's attacks and tolls.

"A clear violation of the ceasefire - Amir-Saeid Iravani"

Tehran, May 9

No ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, RT reported, quoting data by the Marine Traffic.

As per reports, prior to the US-Iran war, the daily average was more than 130 vessels.

Meanwhile, the Gulf states are vouching collectively for a United Nations Security Council resolution that threatens Iran with sanctions and other measures if it does not halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing "illegal tolls", and disclose the location of all mines to allow freedom of navigation, as per Al Jazeera.

Speaking at the UN on Thursday, top diplomats from Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stressed the importance of resuming pre-war traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The three Gulf nations are co-drafting the resolution alongwith Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the US. These nations also demand that Iran "immediately participate in and enable" UN efforts to establish a humanitarian corridor in the strait to deliver vital aid, fertiliser and other goods, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has accused the United States of violating the ceasefire through military actions near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB.

In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the UN Security Council, Iravani said alleged US military action against two Iranian oil tankers near Jask Port and the Strait of Hormuz, along with attacks on Iranian coastal areas, constituted "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 of Hormuz could have "catastrophic consequences" extending beyond the region and threatening international peace and security.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone from the West, I see this as a dangerous escalation. But the Iranian ambassador's point about US violations of the ceasefire seems valid. Both sides need to de-escalate immediately.
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Vikram M
Indian perspective: We import most of our oil through this route. With no ships moving for 24 hours, our strategic reserves better be full. Modi ji needs to talk to both sides. We can't afford another Gulf war like 1990-91.
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Amanda J
The UN resolution seems reasonable - stopping attacks and allowing freedom of navigation. But sanctions on Iran haven't worked before. This could just lead to more proxy conflicts across the region.
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Priya S
Those 130 vessels a day vs zero now... the global supply chain is already messed up due to COVID and Ukraine war. This could be the final straw for many economies. And who will suffer most? Common people like us. 😔
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Michael C
Iran accusing the US of violating ceasefire while blocking the strait feels like pot calling kettle black. But honestly, the US attacking Iranian oil tankers doesn't help either. Everyone needs to step back.
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Rohit P
As an Indian, I'm worried about our 8 million+ diaspora in the Gulf region

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