{
  "id": 10535519,
  "title": "80 countries sign joint statement calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/80-countries-sign-joint-statement-calling-for-reopening-of-strait-of",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-28T21:00:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/80-countries-sign-joint-statement-calling-for-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eighty nations have united to urge the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that ongoing blockades are disrupting global trade and energy markets. Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani presented a joint statement to the UN Security Council, emphasizing the need to adhere to Security Council Resolution 2817. This resolution, passed on March 11, 2026, denounces Iran's attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan, and addresses threats to maritime navigation through the strategically vital strait. With 13 votes in favor and two abstentions (from China and Russia), the statement strongly urges unrestricted access for all vessels, advocating for the right to navigate under international law without tolls or restrictions. The signatories condemn Iran's recent attacks and interference with shipping, and express concern over potential new hostilities in Yemen and the Red Sea. They urge international organizations like the IMO to facilitate safe passage for commercial vessels through Hormuz. The statement explicitly states that seafarers must not be endangered or used as bargaining chips in the conflict. While the statement is open to more UN member states, Bahrain clarified that indirect discussions with Iran have taken place through diplomatic channels, but no details were provided. The ultimate goal remains a negotiated political solution to remove all impediments to free maritime passage.",
  "summary": "A group of 80 countries has called for shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz to be fully restored, arguing that continued disruption is affecting trade and energy markets. Bahrain’s foreign minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani presented the joint statement urging the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2817 during a UN Security Council media ...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hellenic Shipping News",
        "title": "Oil rises over 2% as Iran holds firm on Hormuz reopening terms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/oil-rises-over-2-as-iran-holds-firm-on-hormuz-reopening-terms",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:00:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bloomberg",
        "title": "Iran Holds Firm on Hormuz, US-China Tariff Cuts Take Shape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/iran-holds-firm-on-hormuz-us-china-tariff-cuts-take-shape",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:11:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}