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At UN, Saudi FM warns world failing to protect Gulf shipping

Saudi Arabia warned UN members Saturday that moves to disrupt Middle East maritime routes threaten global energy security, urging the international community to take stronger action to protect freedom of navigation.

AFP WORLD
Published September 26,2026 11:26 PM
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Saudi Arabia warned UN members Saturday that attempts to block Middle East waterways are a threat to global energy security and demanded the international community do more to defend freedom of navigation.

"The international community has been absent from assuming its responsibilities in confronting all that threatens international peace and security," Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan told the United Nations General Assembly.