The representative of the United Arab Emirates at the United Nations announced the submission of a draft resolution emphasizing the protection of international waterways, particularly in response to threats in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has laid mines and disrupted navigation. Mohammad Issa Abushabab stated that the resolution calls for the disclosure and clearance of mines and opposes any unlawful tolls or interference with freedom of navigation, while also supporting the establishment of a humanitarian corridor.