Geneva, June 11 -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday reiterated the call for an immediate ceasefire and the restoration of navigational rights in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Highlighting how the restrictions on navigational rights are causing hardship & instability across the world, he said that the world needs a complete ceasefire in line with international law.

"Even in the best-case scenario, these shocks will be felt for many months - with developing countries bearing the heaviest impacts," he added.

The UN Chief also drew attention to the conflict in Lebanon and urged the parties to work towards a diplomatic settlement that fully respects the territorial integrity, sovereignty & political independe...