United Nations: India described the escalation of hostilities in West Asia as “deeply concerning” and strongly condemned recent attacks on several maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for restoration of unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways in the region. India has consistently condemned acts of violence targeting seafarers and disrupting free and safe navigation through international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz,” he said. India strongly advocates a return to dialogue and diplomacy in the interests of peace, security and stability in the region. Amid the US-Israel war against Iran, the UN has noted that following attacks on commercial vessels from July 6, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on July 11. India has strongly condemned all attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers, stressing that their safety and security are a priority.