Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed support for the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) decision condemning Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The condemnation extends to Iran's threats to shipping and its attacks on member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It also addresses concerns about the planting of mines and the imposition of fees on vessels traversing the Strait.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement through the Bahrain News Agency, commending the United Arab Emirates for its role in drafting the resolution. The resolution reaffirms the right of transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global maritime traffic.
The statement from Bahrain calls upon the international community to maintain cooperation and coordination to protect the freedom of international navigation. Bahrain emphasizes that preventing future violations is a critical component of maintaining international peace and security.
