"We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed vessels and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders expressed their deep concern about the escalating conflict, calling on Iran to cease immediately its threats, laying of mines, drone and missile attacks, and other attempts to block the strait to commercial shipping."
"UK defence secretary John Healey vowed to step up defensive support for Gulf states after Iran attacked energy sites across the region in a serious escalation of the war. The price of Brent crude oil was rising by about 7 per cent to cross $114 a barrel on Thursday morning, heightening fears about major disruption to global supplies."
Sir Keir Starmer coordinated with leaders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan to issue a joint statement condemning Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders expressed deep concern about escalating regional conflict and called for Iran to immediately stop threats, mine-laying, drone and missile attacks, and attempts to obstruct commercial shipping. UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced increased defensive support for Gulf states following Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure. Brent crude oil prices rose approximately 7 percent to $114 per barrel, approaching levels not seen since late February, raising concerns about potential global supply disruptions.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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