Leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan jointly denounced Iran’s recent actions in the Persian Gulf in a statement issued Thursday. They expressed concern that repeated attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure pose serious risks to global trade and security. The leaders condemned Iran’s assaults on unarmed commercial vessels and described the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces as unacceptable.
The statement urged Tehran to immediately cease its aggressive actions against maritime traffic, including drone strikes, missile attacks, and the deployment of sea mines. They emphasized that freedom of navigation is a fundamental tenet of international law and warned that ongoing disruptions to shipping lanes could lead to significant global consequences.
Additionally, the leaders highlighted the broader implications for international stability, asserting that interference with shipping and energy supply chains threatens peace and security worldwide. They cautioned that the humanitarian and economic impacts of Iran’s activities would reverberate globally, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
In light of the escalating situation, the countries expressed their readiness to support international efforts aimed at restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. They also voiced support for stabilizing energy markets and called for restraint regarding attacks on critical infrastructure, advocating for a comprehensive moratorium on such actions to ensure maritime security and uphold international law.
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