UN Secretary-General António Guterres says Security Council reform is “absolutely essential” and argues that expanding UN Security Council membership would reduce what he describes as the impunity of veto-wielding “superpowers.” Speaking on Wednesday, Guterres also called for the Strait of Hormuz to be “effectively re-opened,” linking the issue to the broader need for international mechanisms to address security concerns.
The UN News reports that Guterres’ remarks focus on improving how the Security Council operates, including increasing representation so that decisions are not constrained by veto power. In parallel, he stresses the importance of restoring access and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint.
Across the accounts, both outlets attribute the positions to Guterres and present them as part of his broader push for changes to international security governance and efforts to reduce constraints tied to veto authority, while emphasizing the immediate security implications of the Strait of Hormuz.
