UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz
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“UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz”
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“Representatives from more than 40 countries took part in a virtual summit on Thursday billed as the beginning of efforts to assemble a coalition capable of ensuring security in the Gulf shipping channel”
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“Cooper said Iran has been able to 'hijack' the international shipping route to 'hold the global economy hostage' following the talks, which the US was not involved in”
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“Iran has attacked several vessels in response to the war waged against it by the US and Israel, disrupting energy exports and sending global fuel prices soaring”
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“Cooper noted the focus of the talks was on diplomatic measures as opposed to military options”
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“She said this includes increased pressure through the United Nations, exploring the possibility of sanctions to 'bear down on Iran if the Strait remains closed' and working with the International Maritime Organisation to ensure the first stranded ships can get moving again”
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“Cooper said: 'Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a direct threat to global prosperity.'”
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“Cooper highlighted its importance in several areas, including trading routes for Gulf nations, energy exports to Asia and fertiliser supplies for farming in Africa”
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“Trump said allies 'should have done it' earlier, adding: 'Go to the Strait and just take it. Protect it. Use it for yourselves.'”
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“Washington has repeatedly accused allies of not doing enough to secure the shipping route or to support its war effort”
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“Cooper, speaking after Thursday's talks concluded, said the government was acting in the UK national interest, with decisions 'not based on any other country's priority or anything in terms of the US or other countries'”
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“French President Emmanuel Macron said it was 'unrealistic' to reopen the Strait using military force”
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“Downing Street has not released a full list of attendees at Thursday's talks but the US was not expected to send a representative”
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“Countries which signed a joint statement in mid-March calling on Iranian forces to halt attacks against commercial ships were expected to take part”
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“About a fifth of the world's oil and gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz”
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“The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, has jumped from $73 (£55) to well over $100 in recent weeks”
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