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Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Hormuz after the war

EuroNews · · 844 words · By Jorge Liboreiro
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“The multinational coalition will pursue 'the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools' to enable a 'safe and sustained opening' of the Strait of Hormuz, said the British foreign secretary.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Strait of Hormuz Crisis: 22-Nation Coalition Moves to Secure Oil Supply 22 nations unite to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping after Iranian restrictions threaten global oil supply. The coalition move …
https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-2…
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web search NEUTRAL — We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait. We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The multinational coalition will pursue "the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools" to enable a "safe and sustained opening" of the Strait of H…
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“Over 40 countries launched on Thursday a coalition to secure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for energy exports, once the war between the United States, Israel and Iran comes to an end.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula, shared by the United Arab Emirate…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2011–12 Strait of Hormuz dispute was a dispute between a coalition of countries and Iran. The dispute arose on 27 December 2011, when Iranian Vice President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi threatened to clos…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Portuguese conquest of Hormuz in 1507 occurred when the Portuguese Afonso de Albuquerque attacked Hormuz Island to establish the Fortress of Hormuz. This conquest gave the Portuguese full control …
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“The group includes countries from across the globe, reflecting the worldwide impact of the economic shock caused by the waterway's closure.”
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“The inaugural meeting was hosted virtually by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and took place against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's mounting pressure on European allies to help reopen the strait.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), or Foreign Office is the ministry of foreign affairs and a ministerial department of the government of the United Kingdom. The office was creat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs, commonly known as the foreign secretary, is a secretary of state in the Government of the United Kingdom, with responsibility …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yvette Cooper (born 20 March 1969) is a British politician who has served as Foreign Secretary since September 2025, having previously served as Home Secretary from 2024 to 2025. A member of the Labou…
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“Cooper said in her introductory remarks, warning of crippling disruptions on gas, jet fuels, fertilisers and the overall cost of living.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The European Maritime Awareness in the Strait of Hormuz (EMASoH) is a French-led maritime monitoring mission with the goal to protect maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz. It is headquartered a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Commodore Alireza Tangsiri (Persian: علیرضا تنگسیری;‎ 1962 – 26 March 2026) was an Iranian naval officer who served as the commander of the IRGC Navy. On 26 March 2026, the Israel Defense Forces annou…
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“The multinational coalition, she said, will pursue the 'collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools' to enable a 'safe and sustained opening' of Hormuz, which is currently subject to a toll system under Tehran's direct control.”
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“In parallel, Cooper added, military planners will explore ways to marshal defence capabilities, including demining and escorting, 'once the conflict eases'.”
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“Representatives from Italy, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a joint call for a 'humanitarian corridor' to safeguard the shipping of fertilisers and prevent a food crisis, according to the Italian foreign ministry.”
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“High Representative Kaja Kallas took part in the call on behalf of the European Union.”
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“Iranian attacks on civilian ships, and the threat of more, have brought traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to a near halt. This is why restoring safe, toll-free freedom of navigation in the Strait, consistent with the Law of the Sea, is an urgent priority”
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“The virtual gathering was primarily devoted to assessing the situation and closing ranks, rather than taking operational decisions. No joint statement was issued.”
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“It comes as Bahrain prepares to table a United Nations Security Council resolution on protecting commercial shipping across the waterway, which could pave the way for an intervention during the hot phase of the conflict.”
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“According to Reuters, the revised text has dropped an explicit reference to binding enforcement measures.”
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“The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping lane carrying a fifth of the world's oil, gas and jet fuel supplies.”
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“Ensuring safe navigation through Hormuz has been a persistent demand from President Donald Trump.”
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“Trump, in particular, has lashed out at NATO allies for refusing to send their warships to secure the strait.”
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“On Wednesday, the US president delivered an address to the nation that called on other nations to 'build up some delayed courage' to secure the strait.”
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“The US did not participate in Thursday's virtual meeting.”
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“Last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed up to a G7 statement on securing the Strait of Hormuz.”
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“After departing the G7 meeting in France, Rubio described the operation to reopen the waterway as a 'post-conflict necessity'.”
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“But Trump soon contradicted the assertion, urging allies to 'start learning how to fight for yourself' without American aid.”
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“French President Emmanuel Macron pushed back against Trump's pressure, warning that attempting to secure the narrow passage by military force was 'unrealistic'.”
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“It would take forever, and would expose all those who go through the Strait to risks from the Revolutionary Guards but also ballistic missiles”
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“'This is not a show,' he added, when asked about Trump's criticism of NATO allies. 'We're talking about war and peace. Let's be serious.'”
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