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Iran agrees to ‘facilitate and expedite’ humanitarian aid through Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, holds a press conference at the UN Offices in Geneva on March 3, 2026. (Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
Tehran has agreed to “facilitate and expedite” humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva says.
Ali Bahreini says Tehran has accepted a request from the UN to allow the safe passage of humanitarian aid and agriculture shipments through the critical waterway, a key artery for the world’s oil supply.
“This measure reflects Iran’s continued commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts and ensuring that essential aid reaches those in need without delay,” Bahreini writes in a post on X.
The UN earlier announced a task force to address the ripple effects the Iran war has had on the passage of aid.
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