Breaking: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Japan Issue Joint Statement on Strait of Hormuz
UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Japan Issue Joint Statement on Strait of Hormuz | hotgist9ja.com 'Ready to Contribute': UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Japan Issue Joint Statement on Strait of Hormuz By hotgist9ja.com News Desk In a significant display of international unity amid escalating Middle East tensions, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have issued a joint statement condemning Iran's actions in the Gulf and pledging readiness to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The joint statement, published on March 19, 2026, comes as the strategic waterway—through which roughly 20% of global oil trade passes—remains effectively closed by Iranian forces following the outbreak of wider conflict in the region [citation:2][citation:6]. Global oil prices have surged past $113 per barrel, raising concerns ab...