UN-Chief/Hormuz Strait
UN-Chief/Hormuz Strait
Dateline : Sept 9, 2026/Recent/File
Location : United Nations
Duration : 2'08
Strait of Hormuz - Sept 8, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda)
1. Various of stationary vessels at sea; waves
U.N. Headquarters, New York City - Sept 9, 2026 (UNTV - For news purpose only/No archive/Not for other production use)
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for United Nations secretary-general:
"Turning to the Strait of Hormuz, I can tell you the secretary-general is deeply concerned by reports of further escalations in and around the Strait of Hormuz over the past days, including attacks against commercial vessels and threats of additional action against maritime and energy infrastructure. Navigational rights and freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz must be fully restored and respected in accordance with international law."
Location Unknown - Released on Sept 9, 2026 (Courtesy of U.S. Central Command - No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda)
3. Various of vessels being hit, catching fire
Iran - Released on Sept 9, 2026 (IRIB - No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda)
4. Various of missiles being launched
U.N. Headquarters, New York City - Sept 9, 2026 (UNTV - For news purpose only/No archive/Not for other production use)
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for United Nations secretary-general:
"We recall the secretary-general's appeal to all concerned to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from actions and rhetoric that could further inflame an already volatile situation. Any further escalation risks grave consequences for civilians, regional stability, international peace and security, and the global economy, as we've been telling you."
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Oct 2024 (CCTV Video News Agency - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of White House, U.S. national flag
FILE: Tehran, Iran - June 6, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda)
7. Various of Iranian national flags, traffic
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned about the latest escalation over the Strait of Hormuz, said his spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Wednesday.
Iran-U.S. tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran attacked American vessels and bases while Washington destroyed Iranian oil tankers, raising fears of a wider Middle East war.
"Turning to the Strait of Hormuz, I can tell you the secretary-general is deeply concerned by reports of further escalations in and around the Strait of Hormuz over the past days, including attacks against commercial vessels and threats of additional action against maritime and energy infrastructure. Navigational rights and freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz must be fully restored and respected in accordance with international law," said Dujarric.
Guterres warned of serious consequences for regional and global security and stability, as well as for the global economy if the volatile situation inflames further, according to the spokesman.
"We recall the Secretary-General's appeal to all concerned to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from actions and rhetoric that could further inflame an already volatile situation. Any further escalation risks grave consequences for civilians, regional stability, international peace and security, and the global economy, as we've been telling you," Dujarric said.
Guterres urges the parties to make full use of diplomatic channels and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiations. The UN Secretariat is ready to support all credible efforts aimed at de-escalation and a comprehensive and durable settlement, he said.
Regarding the U.N.'s previously proposed plan for the safe passage of fertilizers and related raw materials through the Strait of Hormuz, Dujarric said that consultations are ongoing. The actual implementation of this plan hinges on whether all the parties involved in this conflict are willing to let it go forward.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global maritime shipping route. The ongoing tensions in the region have heightened the risks associated with the transport of food, energy and other essential supplies.