Dozens of nations are searching for a diplomatic solution to the Hormuz blockade
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Foreign ministers and officials from over 40 countries met Thursday as they search for a peaceful resolution to Iran's ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign ministers and officials from over 40 countries met Thursday as they search for a peaceful resolution to Iran's ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The delegates have said that Iran must unconditionally and immediately open the strait.
The countries lay the blame at the foot of Iran for keeping the strait closed, with just a trickle of ships friendly to Iran being allowed through.
There were three main outcomes from the meeting: One was to increase international diplomatic pressure against Iran at the United Nations. The second was to look into what potential sanctions options there were against Iran. And thirdly, nations agreed to work with shipping operators to share information.
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