UK and
five nations 'ready to contribute' to ensuring safe passage through Strait of
Hormuz
On March
19, 2026, the United Kingdom and five other major powers issued a joint
statement expressing their readiness to contribute to efforts to ensure safe
passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move follows a "de facto
closure" of the strategic waterway by Iranian forces and a series of
attacks on commercial vessels.
Participating
Nations
The
coalition includes the following six countries:
United
Kingdom
France
Germany
Italy
The
Netherlands
Japan
Key
Details of the Statement
Condemnation
of Attacks: The group condemned Iranian attacks on unarmed commercial ships and
civilian energy infrastructure, including oil and gas installations, in the
strongest terms.
Commitment
to Freedom of Navigation: The nations emphasized that freedom of navigation is
a fundamental principle of international law under the UN Convention on the Law
of the Sea.
Energy
Market Stability: To counter the disruption of a route that carries
approximately 20% of global oil, the allies welcomed the International Energy
Agency (IEA) decision to release strategic petroleum reserves and pledged to
work with producing nations to increase output.
Compliance
with International Law: The statement called on Iran to immediately cease
mine-laying, drone, and missile attacks and to comply with UN Security Council
Resolution 2817.
Current
Situation in the Strait
As of
mid-March 2026, the Strait remains largely impassable for international
tankers. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reports that
approximately 3,200 vessels and 20,000 seafarers are currently stranded west of
the strait due to the blockade. While the UK has sent a small number of
military "planners" to US Central Command (CENTCOM) to develop
options, most allies have not yet committed specific warships to the area due
to high threat levels.
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