Norway’s Støre warns Iran that attacks on civilian ships in Hormuz are unacceptable
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UN high-level week in New York, condemning attacks on civilian vessels in the Hormuz Strait.
During the UN high-level week in New York, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Støre said Norway is deeply worried about the Middle-East situation, especially the impact of the Hormuz Strait conflict on global trade. He condemned recent Iranian attacks on civilian ships and other regional targets as unacceptable, insisting the dispute must be resolved through diplomacy rather than force.
The conversation also addressed human-rights conditions in Iran, with Støre expressing deep concern. He emphasized the importance of open, direct contact among all sides to promote regional security, respect for international law, and constructive development.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights Norway’s diplomatic push for peace and respect for international law amid rising tensions over vital shipping routes.
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