US military hits targets across Iran in hours leading up to resumption of naval blockade – Fox News
U.S. Central Command said it completed a five-hour mission of strikes against Iranian targets as service members are gearing up to reimpose a naval blockade Tuesday.
Strait of Hormuz closure could have impact on human rights, United Nations warns
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned the renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East, warning that closing the Strait of Hormuz again would harm human rights in that region and beyond.
U.N. rights chief Volker Turk called the renewed attacks “a huge setback for civilians in the region and beyond,” warning about the “impact on human rights far beyond the region.”
The strait “is a vital lifeline on which millions are reliant,” Turk said.
“Disruptions to the flow of food, medicines, and other necessary commodities have severe socioeconomic and humanitarian consequences, both regionally and globally, he continued, adding that diplomacy, restraint and de-escalation must be prioritized,” he said.
Turk said hostilities between the U.S. and Iran “must stop immediately,” urging an immediate return to the ceasefire.
