Ukraine President Zelenskyy Lashes Out At UN Security Council Over Iran’s Strait Of Hormuz Blockade
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Drawing parallels with Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, Zelenskyy referenced Moscow’s earlier attempts to cripple Ukraine’s economy by targeting its maritime routes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has lashed out at the United Nations Security Council over its alleged failure to act decisively against Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the situation poses a grave threat to global stability and economic survival.
In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said, “It is unfortunate that the UN Security Council has once again failed to demonstrate its effectiveness and act decisively in the face of such a global threat as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the Iranian regime.”
He added, “No one should be allowed to block such globally vital maritime routes or undermine the security of dozens of countries through terrorist attacks against freedom of navigation.”
Drawing parallels with Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, Zelenskyy referenced Moscow’s earlier attempts to cripple Ukraine’s economy by targeting its maritime routes.
“We faced a similar challenge in the Black Sea when the Russians tried to block our ports and civilian shipping, and Russia sought to strangle our economy. And we found a way to overcome this problem through decisive action, not inaction,” he said.
The Ukrainian leader warned that the current crisis could spiral into a wider global disruption if not urgently addressed.
“Now we are seeing a similar problem on a global scale. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all vessels that support vital economic supply chains and ensure normal international trade,” Zelenskyy said.
Zelenskyy stressed that the implications of instability in the Middle East extend far beyond the region.
“Countries in the region have clearly spoken out on this matter, and we support the aspirations of the peoples of the Middle East and the Gulf for peace,” he said.
“Peace and security in this region directly impact the stability, predictability of markets, and cost of living in every country.”
He further cautioned against prolonged inaction, warning of dire consequences if the crisis is allowed to fester.
We cannot allow such problems and this war to be dragged out. The world needs an effective UN Security Council that will be decisive in overcoming acute challenges in the field of global-scale security,” he said.
Reiterating his position, Zelenskyy said, “It is regrettable that the United Nations Security Council has once again failed to demonstrate effectiveness and take decisive action in the face of a global threat of this nature, embodied in the Iranian regime’s imposition of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
“No entity should be permitted to obstruct vital international maritime passages or undermine the security of dozens of countries through terrorist acts targeting freedom of navigation.”
It is unfortunate that the UN Security Council has once again failed to demonstrate effectiveness and act decisively in the face of such a global threat as the Iranian regime’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
No one should be allowed to block such globally significant sea…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 7, 2026
Again, referencing Ukraine’s experience, he stated, “We faced a similar challenge in the Black Sea when Russia attempted to close our ports and disrupt civilian shipping traffic, seeking to strangle our economy.
“We found a way to overcome this issue through decisive measures, not through laxity or negligence.
“And today, we are witnessing a similar problem on a global scale. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all ships that contribute to maintaining vital economic arteries and ensuring the normal flow of international trade.”
Zelenskyy maintained that regional voices must be respected, saying, “The countries of the region have clearly expressed their position on this matter, and we support the aspirations of the peoples of the Middle East and the Gulf region toward peace.”
“Peace and security in this region directly impact stability, the clarity of market prospects, and the cost of living in every country,” he said.
He warned, “Such crises and this war must not be prolonged. The world needs an effective International Security Council that takes more resolute decisions to address acute security challenges of a global nature.”
In a final reiteration of his criticism, Zelenskyy said, “It is unfortunate that the UN Security Council has once again failed to demonstrate effectiveness and act decisively in the face of such a global threat as the Iranian regime’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
“No one should be allowed to block such globally significant sea lanes or undermine the security of dozens of nations through terrorist attacks against the freedom of navigation.
“We faced a similar challenge in the Black Sea when the Russians attempted to block our ports and civilian shipping. Russia was trying to suffocate our economy. And we found a way to solve that problem through decisive action, not inaction.
Now, we see a similar problem on a global scale. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all vessels that sustain vital economy lifelines and maintain normal international trade.”
“Countries in the region have spoken clearly on this, and we support the aspirations of the people of the Middle East and the Gulf for peace,” he said.
“Peace and security in this region directly impact stability, market predictability, and the cost of living in every single country.
“Such problems and this war must not be prolonged. The world needs a functional UNSC that acts more decisively to resolve acute security challenges of global magnitude.”
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