Five European nations and Japan ready to 'contribute' to securing Hormuz
Euronews.com • • general
Key Points:
- European nations including Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have expressed readiness to support efforts to enhance security in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict with Iran, though no specific military commitments were detailed.
- Despite the disruptions, maritime data indicates that about 90 ships, including oil tankers, have crossed the strait in early March, signaling limited but ongoing traffic under selective conditions.
- The crisis escalated after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February, leading to attacks on at least 20 vessels, increased shipping delays, and heightened risks for commercial transit through the narrow passage.
- Iran has threatened to target ships passing through the strait if attacks on its territory persist, contributing to a
