Joint Statement Urges Hormuz Reopening
A group of major countries has issued a joint statement calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemning attacks on commercial shipping and civilian energy infrastructure, as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt global trade and energy flows.
Strait Of Hormuz Joint Statement
The statement was issued by Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada. The countries strongly condemned recent attacks on unarmed commercial vessels and key civilian infrastructure in the Gulf, while also expressing serious concern over attempts to obstruct traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
Countries Call For Safe Navigation
The joint statement stressed that freedom of navigation is a core principle of international law and warned that any continued disruption in the strait would have global consequences. The countries called on Iran to stop threats, drone and missile attacks, mine-laying activity and any attempts to block maritime passage. They also backed efforts to safeguard commercial shipping and stabilise energy markets.
Global Energy And Trade Concerns Rise
The warning reflects growing international anxiety over the conflict’s economic fallout, especially for countries dependent on Gulf oil and gas supplies. The statement also noted that disruptions in the strait would hit vulnerable populations the hardest by increasing energy and transport costs worldwide. With maritime trade under pressure and Gulf infrastructure under repeated attack, the Hormuz crisis is now emerging as one of the most serious global consequences of the wider war.
