Hormuz crisis strangling global economy, Guterres warns, demanding solutions to end stalemate

Primanews | 01-05-2026 12:16pm |

António Guterres has expressed serious concerns regarding the ongoing restrictions on maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that these limitations are severely affecting the global economy by hindering the delivery of essential commodities such as oil, gas, and fertilizers. He outlined three potential scenarios for addressing the crisis, noting that even if the current shipping and trade restrictions were lifted without delay, it would still take months for supply chains to return to normalcy. Guterres called for urgent solutions to resolve the stalemate, highlighting the critical need for unhindered access to this vital trade route.

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