EU Chief Vows Action to Protect Freedom of Passage in Strait of Hormuz
"We discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s actions are putting global economic stability at risk. We will work with our partners to ensure freedom of navigation can resume as soon as possible," von der Leyen wrote on the social media platform X.
Her comments followed a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during which they also discussed the upcoming EU-UK summit. "A key moment to deliver on last year’s commitments and further strengthen our partnership," she added.
The Strait of Hormuz has faced significant disruption since early March, when Iran sought to restrict passage in response to the joint US-Israeli offensive that began on Feb. 28. Normally, around 20 million barrels of oil—roughly 20% of global supply—flow through the strait each day.
The disruption has caused global oil prices to surge, hampered shipping, and sparked concerns over prolonged economic consequences.
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