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UN Launches Task Force to Secure Humanitarian Aid in Hormuz

3/28/2026

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On March 27, 2026, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced a task force to protect humanitarian flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
The task force is led by Jorge Moreira da Silva and aims to facilitate fertilizer trade and ensure agricultural production continuity.
Guterres also appointed French diplomat Jean Arnault to bolster UN diplomacy and restore the movement of essential goods.

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On March 27, 2026, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced a task force to protect humanitarian flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
The task force is led by Jorge Moreira da Silva and aims to facilitate fertilizer trade and ensure agricultural production continuity.
Guterres also appointed French diplomat Jean Arnault to bolster UN diplomacy and restore the movement of essential goods.