EU-Gulf statement opposes Strait restrictions
The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council issued a joint statement after the Regional Security Forum in Brussels, reaffirming their rejection of any restrictions on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. They regarded it as an international waterway protected by international law. They condemned the Iranian attacks targeting commercial ships and the territories of regional countries, viewing these actions as violations of international law and United Nations resolutions. They called on Iran to cease these attacks and to keep the strait open for global trade without restrictions. The two sides also emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the crisis and strengthen the region's security.
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