"The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens consumers with higher inflation, food shortages, and flight cancellations as jet fuel supplies ran thin. More than 20,000 seafarers were trapped on board hundreds of vessels caught in the blockade."
"The unconditional and immediate reopening of the strait is a global responsibility, and we need to act to get global energy and trade flowing freely again, Starmer said in comments before the meeting, accusing Iran of holding the world's economy to ransom."
"France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the blockade's economic consequences major for French citizens and businesses alike, highlighting the significant impact on the economy."
France and the UK are organizing a multinational maritime force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, with participation from around 30 to 40 countries. The initiative aims to restore free passage through the strait after a ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran. The blockade imposed by Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, leading to economic concerns. European leaders emphasize the need for immediate action to reopen the strait to prevent inflation and shortages. The initiative reflects previous European security efforts, such as those for Ukraine.
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