UN Chief Warns of Global Fallout from Strait of Hormuz Crisis, Launches Task Force

• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of severe global consequences if Strait of Hormuz maritime traffic is disrupted.
• A dedicated task force has been formed to address the crisis, focusing on humanitarian needs and led by Jorge Moreira da Silva.
• The task force will include representatives from UNCTAD, International Maritime Organization, and International Chamber of Commerce.
• The initiative aims to facilitate fertilizer and raw material movement, drawing lessons from past mechanisms like the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
• UN envoy Jean Arnault will lead political engagement, while Donald Trump made controversial remarks about the 'Strait of Trump'.