The U.S. envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has cautioned that President Donald Trump's patience "won't last long" if Iran continues to defy international law. He urged Iran to return to dialogue and peace, adhering to its obligations.
Speaking before the United Nations Security Council, Waltz demanded that Iran cease what he described as assaults on ships and civil infrastructures, and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need to keep the waterway open for global trade.
The American official accused Iran of ongoing attacks on commercial vessels and launching assaults affecting Bahrain and Kuwait, despite signed memorandums of understanding. He asserted that such actions threaten regional security and global supply chains, negatively impacting economic sectors, including agriculture and international trade.
Waltz added that the United States would not allow Iran to "hold the global economy hostage," affirming that Washington will continue to work with its partners to ensure maritime security and protect international trade routes.
These remarks come at a time when the debate over the future of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying, amid ongoing discussions about new passage arrangements, including proposed sea lanes and navigation-related fees. This is occurring amid diverging opinions between Iran and several international powers on the management of one of the world's most crucial maritime passages.