US EditionJoint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations and Japan
The six European nations and Japan condemned Iranian attacks and pledged to help stabilize energy markets and secure the critical Gulf shipping lane.
- On March 19, The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Japan issued a joint statement condemning Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring readiness to support "appropriate efforts" to secure the lane.
- Consistent with UNSC Resolution 2817, the nations emphasized that Iranian interference with global energy supply chains constitutes a "threat to international peace and security," urging Tehran to halt all attacks on civilian infrastructure immediately.
- Europe, increasingly reliant on liquefied natural gas from Qatar following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, signaled willingness to contribute to a force unblocking the Strait, marking a significant diplomatic victory for Trump.
- Despite the joint statement, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and leaders recently described the Israeli war against Iran as "outside" international law, stating they could not "approve of" the strikes.
- To stabilize energy markets, the six countries pledged to work with producing nations to increase output, stressing the importance of freedom of navigation for the global energy supply.
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In joint communication, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan are said to be ready to join "work" to free the maritime channel.
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