UN chief welcomes Iran’s re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships

On 2026-04-17, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, through spokesman Stephane Dujarric, welcomed Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial vessels during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The statement described the move as "a step in the right direction" and said it could build confidence and support ongoing dialogue.