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Nations Condemn Strait of Hormuz Closure, Pledge Safe Passage Efforts
Over 20 countries have condemned the 'de facto closure' of the Strait of Hormuz. They have also declared their readiness to ensure safe passage through the crucial maritime route.
More than 20 countries issued a statement on Saturday condemning Iran's recent actions in the Gulf. The countries were responding to what they described as a "de facto closure" of the Strait of Hormuz. Signatories to the statement expressed strong concern regarding the escalating situation. They called upon Iran to cease threats such as laying mines and launching drone and missile attacks. The countries also stressed that these attacks disrupt commercial shipping in the region.
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- Over 20 countries have condemned the 'de facto closure' of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces.
- The countries are prepared to take steps to ensure safe passage through the Strait.
- Iran is urged to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817.
- The countries are calling for an immediate moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- Signatories are concerned about the disruption to commercial shipping.
- They are concerned about the disruption of global energy supply chains.
- The countries reaffirmed that freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law, including under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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- Asian News International (ANI) — Over 20 countries condemn 'de facto closure' of Strait of Hormuz, vow efforts to ensure safe passage