The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz was a major argument in favor of establishing a strengthened international coalition to ensure maritime security.
Speaking in Brussels, Kaja Kallas stressed that the current tensions in this strategic waterway, essential to global trade, required a collective response to ensure stability and freedom of navigation.
Without going into detail about the specifics of such an initiative, the European official stressed the importance of preserving "free and safe" passage through the straits, in accordance with international law. She also warned against any attempt to restrict these fundamental principles.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and the Gulf states, is at the heart of current geopolitical tensions, particularly due to the conflict between the United States and Iran. Recent military actions and threats to maritime traffic have heightened international concerns.
The European Union's appeal comes as several countries are considering how to secure this key area, through which a significant portion of global oil and gas exports transit.
In this context, Brussels wishes to promote a multilateral approach to avoid any escalation and ensure the continuity of trade in a region that has become one of the main points of tension on the globe.
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