Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The United Nations has called for the establishment of an aid corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage whose disruption has impacted global energy supplies and restricted humanitarian aid flows. Deputy UN Rights Chief Awa Dabo noted that these disruptions, along with a US naval blockade on ships using Iranian ports, have created a widespread crisis affecting the region and beyond, including fertilizer shortages. Economists warn that if the Strait remains closed, many vulnerable economies could face increased poverty and hunger. The statement emphasized that specialized UN agencies such as the World Food Programme (WFP) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) must receive adequate resources to address the projected food security crisis.
Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UAE's Permanent Representative, Jamal Al Musharakh, highlighted that since 28 February, the UAE has experienced over 3,000 ballistic missile, cruise missile, and drone attacks. He expressed hope that ongoing Middle East crisis negotiations would lead to an end to such attacks.
Iran’s Ambassador Ali Bahreini defended his country's actions as legitimate self-defense under international law, citing Iran's experiences of indiscriminate aerial bombardment. He stated that Iran accepted the ceasefire out of a sense of responsibility towards regional leaders and collective security, aiming to prevent further conflict, especially in educational institutions.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk welcomed reports of a peace agreement and urged all parties to show maximum restraint, consolidate the ceasefire, and pursue a comprehensive peace deal. This appeal followed the UN Secretary-General's remarks describing the announcement as a critical step toward ending the conflict.