UN says no legal basis for Hormuz transit toll

UNITED NATIONS, July 13: The International Maritime Organisation is against charging feeds for any strait used for international navigation, its spokesperson said. The UN shipping agency said it is awaiting further details on the comment made by US President Donald Trump regarding America charging 20 per cent for cargo shipping through Hormuz.

The spokesperson said there was no legal basis for introducing mandatory tolls for transit through a strait.

UN chief expresses concern over military escalation in West Asia

UNITED NATIONS, July 13: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concern regarding the renewed escalation of military confrontation in West Asia.

Guterres expressed “deep concern at the serious escalation of renewed military confrontation in the Gulf region, including Iranian attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz, attacks by the United States on the Islamic Republic of Iran, and attacks by Iran on targets in neighboring countries”, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.

UN chief urges de-escalation, renewal of talks as Iran fighting flares

UNITED NATIONS, July 8: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Wednesday for de-escalation and a resumption of talks, his spokesman said, as fighting between Iran and the United States flared once more.

"The secretary-general calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid any further escalatory action, and take immediate steps to de-escalate," Guterres's spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a briefing.