Saudi Arabia says Strait of Hormuz must return to "pre-war status"

TechFlow reported on September 27 that on the 26th, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal said during the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly that the Strait of Hormuz must be restored to its status prior to February 28, with no fees levied or restrictions imposed. Faisal emphasized in his remarks that Gulf security is inextricably linked to regional and even global security, and its stability is directly tied to global energy security, the stability of international trade, and the resilience of global supply chains.

He pointed out that maintaining international shipping security and the resilience of global supply chains is a shared responsibility requiring serious international cooperation. He called for ensuring freedom of navigation through all international waterways, most notably including the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. He stated that Saudi Arabia opposes any party using these critical waterways as tools for coercion, threats, or undermining the interests of other nations. At the same time, Saudi Arabia supports resolving crises through peaceful means and backs efforts and initiatives aimed at de-escalating tensions. (Jin10)