--- title: "80 Countries Call for Navigation Rights Restoration in Gulf" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/80-countries-call-for-navigation-rights-restoration-in-gulf" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/80-countries-call-for-navigation-rights-restoration-in-gulf" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/80-countries-call-for-navigation-rights-restoration-in-gulf.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/80-countries-call-for-navigation-rights-restoration-in-gulf" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-09-24T18:05:13.441Z" source_reported: "2026-09-24T17:45:04.000Z" updated: "2026-09-24T18:05:13.441Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-24T18:01:05.362283+00:00" --- # 80 Countries Call for Navigation Rights Restoration in Gulf *Coalition at UN condemns Iran and Houthi attacks, demanding unhindered shipping.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to a named body, but relies on digests for most corroboration. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets provide digests, limiting the depth of reporting and analysis. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong language like 'Pressures Iran' and 'Alarm in the Gulf'. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Eighty countries have called for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Gulf and Red Sea. - The coalition condemned attacks by Iran and the Houthis in Yemen, which they stated impede global shipping. - The statement was made at the UN General Assembly. - Iran criticised the statement for ignoring the actions of the United States and the Zionist regime. A coalition of 80 countries has called for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Gulf and Red Sea. The group met at the UN General Assembly and condemned attacks by Iran and the Houthis in Yemen, stating these actions impede global shipping. The statement was read by the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, who was accompanied by dozens of his counterparts and the High Representative of the European Union. ## Disagreement on Iran's criticism Iran criticised the statement, according to snn.ir, for ignoring the actions of the United States and the Zionist regime. None of the other 16 reports mention this criticism from Iran. ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mention Iran's criticism of the statement for ignoring the actions of the United States and the Zionist regime, as reported by snn.ir. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 11% (1) - Centre: 45% (4) - Right: 44% (4) 8 of 17 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-24T18:01:05.362283+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-24T18:15:16.082Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from franceinfo.fr led on the call for restoring navigation rights in the Gulf. It stated that a coalition of 80 countries made this call and condemned attacks by Iran and the Houthis in Yemen that hinder global shipping. The report noted the statement was read by the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, accompanied by other ministers and the EU High Representative. It also mentioned the Houthis' advance on the Bab el-Mandeb strait would increase risks to international shipping. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports from Portfolio, La Libre, Hola News, and WTVB highlighted the demand for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz by 80 countries at the UN. These reports also noted the condemnation of attacks by Iran and the Houthis. Portfolio mentioned that insurance costs for Saudi oil exports had soared and the US Senate was voting on ending the Iran war, while China pushed for a peace deal. La Libre and Hola News specified the condemnation of Houthi offensives and advances towards the Bab el-Mandeb strait. WTVB, citing Reuters, also mentioned the disruption to international trade and energy security. ### Right - Right-rated reports from EL ESPAÑOL, Globo, The News, and The Straits Times focused on the demand by 80 countries for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the condemnation of attacks by Iran and the Houthis. EL ESPAÑOL additionally reported that the US and Iran were exploring a new phase-by-phase agreement and mentioned potential economic ruin for Saudi Arabia and the UAE due to Iran's attacks. Globo and The Straits Times noted the disruption to trade and global energy security. The News stated that Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten international security and navigational rights. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 9 - unknown: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Aktuality.sk](https://aktuality.sk/clanok/VyjLNvL/koalicia-80-krajin-v-osn-tlaci-na-iran-ziada-okamzite-odblokovanie-hormuzskeho-prielivu) — Coalition of 80 Countries at the UN Pressures Iran: Demands Immediate Unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz - [EL ESPAÑOL](https://elespanol.com/mundo/oriente-proximo/20260924/ochenta-paises-exigen-onu-reapertura-ormuz-eeuu-iran-exploran-nuevo-acuerdo-fases/1003744396384_0.html) — Eighty Countries at the UN Demand the Reopening of Ormuz as the US and Iran Explore a New Phase-by-Phase Agreement - [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/global/20260924/a-hormuzi-szoros-azonnali-megnyitasat-koveteli-nyolcvan-orszag-865082) — Eighty Countries Demand Immediate Opening of the Strait of Hormuz - [La Libre](https://lalibre.be/international/amerique/2026/09/24/a-lonu-une-coalition-de-80-pays-appelle-a-restaurer-les-droits-de-navigation-dans-le-golfe-XEHF4SONZBAGXD3YQKXX2CCBRA) — At the UN, a Coalition of 80 Countries Calls for "Restore Navigation Rights" in the Gulf - [tabnak.ir](https://tabnak.ir/fa/news/1395843/%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C%D9%87-80-%DA%A9%D8%B4%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF-%DA%A9%D8%B4%D8%AA%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — Statement by 80 Countries on the Threat to Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz - [sofokleousin.gr](https://sofokleousin.gr/epikairotita/diethni/synagermos-ston-kolpo-80-xores-zitoun-eleytheri-naysiploia-sto-st) — Alarm in the Gulf: 80 Countries Call for Free Navigation – Iran and Houthis in the Spotlight - [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/09/24/na-onu-80-pases-exigem-reabertura-do-estreito-de-ormuz-e-condenam-ataques-do-ir-e-de-houthis.ghtml) — At the UN, 80 Countries Demand the Reopening of the Strait of Ormuz and Condemn Attacks by Iran and Houthis - [Hola News](https://holanews.com/ochenta-paises-exigen-reabrir-ormuz-y-condenan-los-ataques-de-iran-y-los-huties) — Eighty Countries Demand to Reopen Ormuz and Condemn Attacks by Iran and the Houthis - [MARINE & OCÉANS](https://marine-oceans.com/actualites/a-lonu-une-coalition-de-80-pays-appelle-a-restaurer-les-droits-de-navigation-dans-le-golfe) — At the UN, a Coalition of 80 Countries Calls for "Restore Navigation Rights" in the Gulf - [The News](https://thenews.com.pk/latest/1417510-80-countries-demand-reopening-of-hormuz-at-un) — 80 countries demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz at UN - [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/234178_oie-ekklisi-80-horon-gia-apokatastasi-tis-eleytheris-naysiploias-ston-kolpo) — UN: 80 Countries Call for Restoration of Freedom of Navigation in the Gulf - [ouest-france.fr](https://ouest-france.fr/economie/transports/transport-maritime/a-lonu-une-coalition-de-80-pays-demande-a-restaurer-les-droits-de-navigation-dans-la-mer-du-golfe-persique-b700663a-b833-11f1-b8f7-5b3ca074ea4b) — At the UN, a Coalition of 80 Countries Is Calling for the Restoration of Navigation Rights in the Persian Gulf Sea. - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/at-un-80-countries-demand-reopening-of-hormuz-condemn-iran-houthi-attacks) — At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/24/at-un-80-countries-demand-reopening-of-hormuz-condemn-iran-houthi-attacks) — At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks - [franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/monde/iran/crise-dans-le-detroit-d-ormuz/a-l-onu-une-coalition-de-80-pays-appelle-a-restaurer-les-droits-de-navigation-dans-le-golfe_8208416.html) — At the UN, a Coalition of 80 Countries Calls for "Restore Navigation Rights" in the Gulf - [The Objective | Periodismo ethos](https://theobjective.com/internacional/2026-09-24/ochenta-paises-reabrir-ormuz-condenan-ataques-iran-huties) — Eighty Countries Demand to Reopen Ormuz and Condemn Attacks by Iran and the Houthis - [snn.ir](https://snn.ir/fa/news/1460152/%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B4-%D9%85%D8%B6%D8%AD%DA%A9-80-%DA%A9%D8%B4%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D9%BE%D9%88%D8%B4%D8%B4-%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C%D9%87-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%DA%A9-%D9%81%DB%8C%D9%84%D9%85) — Ridiculous Display of 80 Countries Under the Guise of a Joint Statement + Video ## Questions **What did the coalition of 80 countries call for?** A coalition of 80 countries called for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Gulf and the Red Sea. They also condemned attacks by Iran and the Houthis in Yemen, which they stated impede global shipping and disrupt international trade and energy security. **Where was the statement made?** The statement was made at the UN General Assembly in New York. The Foreign Minister of Bahrain read the joint declaration, accompanied by dozens of his counterparts and the High Representative of the European Union. **What was Iran's response to the statement?** According to one report, Iran criticised the statement for ignoring the actions of the United States and the Zionist regime. This criticism was not mentioned in the other reports reviewed. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/80-countries-call-for-navigation-rights-restoration-in-gulf. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "80 Countries Call for Navigation Rights Restoration in Gulf", https://mediabias.news/conflict/80-countries-call-for-navigation-rights-restoration-in-gulf