Twenty-two countries jointly pledged to ensure the security of navigation in the Hormuz Strait

22 countries expressed willingness to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz: keeping silent about sending warships for escort

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs released this joint statement.

The UAE, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Romania, Bahrain, Lithuania, and Australia condemned Iran's attacks on civilian vessels, oil and gas facilities in the Persian Gulf, and the blockade of the strait.

The statement said, "We are willing to contribute to taking appropriate measures to ensure the navigational safety of the strait."

The signatory countries called on Tehran to stop the attacks, abide by freedom of navigation, and not disrupt the global energy supply chain.

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