Brussels, April 17 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Iran's announcement declaring that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely opened for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ongoing ceasefire, describing it as a positive step towards easing tensions in the region.

In a post on social media platform X, Guterres underlined the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and maintaining stability in one of the world's most critical maritime corridors for global energy and trade flows. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is considered a strategic chokepoint for international shipping.

Reacting to the development, the UN chief said it ...