Six major countries—Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands—announced their readiness to cooperate in ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Italy, Germany and France clarified that any initiative would only take effect after a ceasefire. The joint statement condemned Iran’s recent attacks on civilian commercial vessels in the Gulf region and welcomed early planning efforts by other nations to address the crisis.
The announcement came amid a near-halt of commercial shipping through the strait due to Iran’s blockade, following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28 that triggered retaliatory attacks by Tehran. According to the International Maritime Organization, about 20,000 sailors on 3,200 ships remain stranded west of the strait. The six nations expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict and urged Iran to stop all threats, mining, drone and missile attacks, and interference with maritime traffic.
Italy’s defense minister emphasized that no entry into the strait would occur without a ceasefire and a multilateral framework under UN authority. Germany and France echoed this stance, linking any military role to post-ceasefire conditions and international mandates.
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