India urges Strait of Hormuz reopening
Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 17, 2026
The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy trade, has led to a 95% collapse in ship transits, severely impacting global oil and gas supplies, production, trade, and consumption. This situation poses significant risks to the energy and economic security of nations like India, and could lead to widespread economic hardship if it persists.
India has expressed deep concern at the International — United Nations General Assembly over the targeting of commercial shipping and the resulting disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy trade. India's Permanent Representative, Parvathaneni Harish, highlighted the severe implications for India's energy and economic security, and deplored the military attacks on civilian vessels, which have also led to the loss of Indian seafarers. The debate in the International — United Nations General Assembly was triggered after Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-led resolution in the International — United Nations Security Council aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reported a drastic 95% drop in ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz, from 130 per day in February to just six in March, warning of immediate consequences for global oil and gas supplies, production, trade, and consumption.
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