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Iran’s efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz have led to a global oil and energy crisis. In such a situation, more than 20 countries have announced their readiness to contribute to efforts to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Along with this, these countries have also strongly condemned Iran’s effective closure of this important waterway that transports the world’s major oil and gas.
22 countries issued a joint statement
In a joint statement, 22 countries strongly condemned Iran’s actions in the Persian Gulf. These countries include most of the European countries along with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. “We strongly condemn Iran’s recent attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations, and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz by the Iranian military,” the statement said.
22 countries welcomed the efforts
“We look forward to contributing to appropriate efforts to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and welcome the commitment of countries already engaged in preparedness planning,” a joint statement from the 22 countries said. The statement also called for an immediate comprehensive halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations. The announcement comes after weeks of escalating conflict in the region.
Trump gave a strong message regarding the Strait of Hormuz
Earlier on Friday, US President Donald Trump gave a strong message regarding the Strait of Hormuz and wrote on Truth Social, ‘This important sea route should be protected and monitored by all the countries that use it, because America itself does not use it.’ He had called upon all the countries importing and exporting through the Strait of Hormuz to stand against Iran and put pressure on it.
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