What happened
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan, has called on the United Nations to take action to protect maritime routes. This comes amid attacks on shipping lanes by Iran and the Houthi rebel group.
The minister specifically demanded that the Strait of Hormuz be returned to its pre-war condition. He also rejected the use of vital waterways as a means of exerting pressure.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping lane, with a significant portion of the world's oil passing through it. Attacks on this route have raised concerns about global energy security and the safety of international shipping.
