TOKYO, Mar 19 (News On Japan) –
Japan, the United Kingdom, France and 4 different international locations issued a joint assertion condemning what they described as Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a important route for international oil transportation.
The six nations mentioned they “condemn in the strongest terms” Iran’s assaults on unarmed vessels within the Gulf, in addition to strikes on civilian infrastructure reminiscent of oil and gasoline amenities, and referred to as on Tehran to halt all such actions within the area and across the Strait of Hormuz.
The assertion additionally denounced the laying of naval mines and assaults on industrial transport within the strait, whereas expressing readiness to contribute to efforts aimed toward making certain protected navigation by way of the very important waterway.
Amid rising crude oil costs, the international locations additional pledged to take measures to assist stabilize international power markets.
Source: TBS