New York-(News Desk)-)The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement today by the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire.
I welcome Iran’s announcements that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire.
This a step in the right direction.
The @UN position remains clear: we need the full restoration of international navigational rights &…
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) April 17, 2026
The Secretary-General considers this a step in the right direction. The United Nations’ position remains clear: we need the full restoration of international navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz to be respected by all parties.
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The Secretary-General remains fully supportive of the diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful path forward out of the current conflict in the Middle East. He also hopes that, together with the ceasefire, this measure will contribute to creating confidence between the parties and strengthen the ongoing dialogue facilitated by Pakistan.
Earlier,
US President Donald Trump on Friday praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Asim Munir following Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump thanked Pakistan and described its leadership as “two fantastic people,” acknowledging Islamabad’s role in recent diplomatic developments in the region.
Pakistan-US relations have seen a notable improvement during 2025–2026, shifting from a period of limited engagement to a more pragmatic and strategic partnership. This change gained momentum after diplomatic interventions, including efforts linked to regional conflict management.
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A key turning point came during the brief but intense Pakistan-India tensions in May 2025, where Pakistan’s handling of the situation drew international attention. Trump has repeatedly credited his administration with helping facilitate a ceasefire between the two countries, a claim that Islamabad has welcomed.
Cooperation between the two sides also expanded through counterterrorism engagement and high-level interactions, including a rare invitation extended to Field Marshal Asim Munir for official meetings in the United States.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan has also played a mediating role between Washington and Tehran. While initial talks did not produce a breakthrough, both sides have indicated willingness to continue negotiations.
Following continued diplomatic efforts, Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a step toward de-escalation in a region critical to global energy supplies.
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