Israel’s UN ambassador questions France, China, Pakistan envoys on Hormuz
Middle East Eye • 4/19/2026
Summary
Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, questioned the ambassadors of France, China, and Pakistan during a UN General Assembly session regarding payments made to Iran for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He specifically asked the French ambassador, “How much money did you pay Iran to move ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz?” Danon noted that the ambassadors did not respond to his inquiry.
Advertisement
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
3
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Breaking Similar stories
Turkey, Pakistan could become Israel's new enemy, analyst says
Middle East Eye • 2 days ago
Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post • 1 day ago
China condemns US Hormuz blockade as oil flows Disrupted
France24 • 2 days ago
Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends
Reuters • 2 days ago
China changes tactics on Taiwan and Japan amid Middle East chaos
Reuters • 2 days ago
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports
Al Jazeera • Today
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will 'not remain open' if US blockade continues
Euronews • 1 day ago
Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' to shipping during ceasefire, Iran says
Nikkei Asia • 1 day ago
Hormuz tensions highlight pressure tactics in US-Iran negotiations
France24 • Today
India ‘calls in’ Iranian envoy, conveys ‘deep concern’ after two oil tankers prevented from crossing Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu • Today
Anti-Lindy Similar stories
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
Al Jazeera • 5 days ago
Trump seeks to delay China visit as Beijing rebuffs Hormuz demands
France24 • 1+ months
Ships brandish China links to evade Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post • 1+ months
Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation 'calmer'
Euronews • 1+ months
France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron
Reuters • 1+ months
France to deploy almost dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says
Reuters • 1+ months
Why are ships linked to China getting through the Strait of Hormuz?
France24 • 1+ months
France and UK to host virtual meeting regarding Strait of Hormuz on Friday
Middle East Eye • 4 days ago
Starmer, Macron say UK and France to discuss ‘multinational mission’ to safeguard Hormuz - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 5 days ago
France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron
Al Jazeera • 1+ months