Lebanon, rocket attack on Unifil base of the Italian contingent: no injuries
Qatar: ‘Hormuz security is a shared international responsibility’
Ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a “shared international responsibility”. This was stated by theQatari Ambassador to the United Nations, Alya Ahmed Saif al-Thani, speaking on the draft resolution dedicated to the security of the strategic passage, described as being of “great importance” both regionally and globally. According to the diplomat, the current situation in the strait ‘not only jeopardises global economic stability and energy security, but also aggravates humanitarian crises and undermines regional stability’. The opening of the strait, she added, is a “requirement under UN conventions” and represents a “shared responsibility of the international community”. Qatar, the ambassador concluded, ‘looks forward to continuing to work intensively with member states to ensure support for this timely security resolution’.
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Cnn, Tehran imposes new rules for Hormuz transit
Iran is imposing new rules for transit through the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to strengthen its control over the strategic sea route and consolidate its alleged advantages. According to a document viewed by CNN, Tehran has introduced a protocol that obliges commercial vessels to comply with new authorisation procedures, under penalty of attack. The form, entitled ‘Vessel Information Declaration’, is issued by the new Iranian Persian Gulf Strait Authority and must be filled out by all vessels in transit to ensure safe passage.
Idf, emergency guidelines for the civilian population unchanged
The Israeli army has announced that thedefensive guidelines of the Home Front Command will remain unchanged until Sunday evening. Currently, there are no restrictions in the country, with the exception of the areas on the northern border, where there is a limit to gatherings. Since the ceasefire with Iran, the guidelines have been extended periodically, without any updates so far.
