The secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on the UN Security Council to authorise the use of force to protect the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, AFP reports

“Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, prevented commercial vessels and oil tankers from transiting, and imposed conditions on some to pass through the Strait,” GCC chief Jassem al-Budaiwi has told the UN Security Council.

“We call upon the Security Council to assume its full responsibility and take all necessary measures to protect maritime routes and ensure the safe continuation of international navigation,” al-Budaiwi said.