Iraq Reaffirms Commitment to International Navigation in Hormuz at UN Security Council

 In April 2026, Iraq's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Luqman Al-Faily, affirmed Baghdad's commitment to maritime security and freedom of navigation at the Security Council. He warned that any threat to the Strait of Hormuz directly endangers Iraq's economy and global supply chains, urging regional dialogue to stabilize energy markets amidst the 2026 international tensions.