United Nations: We call for the protection of ships and their crews in international sea lanes

The UN Under-Secretary-General called for the protection of commercial vessels and their maritime crews in international sea lanes, emphasizing that these waterways constitute the lifeblood of the global economy and supply chains.

This appeal comes amid escalating recent security tensions in strategic waterways, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb, and the subsequent attacks that have threatened the safety of navigation.