Gulf and U.S. reject Strait control
A joint Gulf-U.S. statement emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, noting that unrestricted freedom of navigation and the right of innocent passage under international law are essential for regional and global security. The ministerial meeting between the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council in Manama reaffirmed the participating countries' commitment to strategic partnership and their rejection of any attempts to impose fees or exercise control over the Strait, while supporting plans to evacuate sailors stranded in the area. The statement also condemned any behavior that threatens the freedom of navigation and stressed the importance of conditional cooperation with Iran to conduct trade, while maintaining sovereignty and security in the region.
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