Six countries condemn attacks on Gulf energy

London: A joint statement issued by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan condemned Iran s attacks on...

London: A joint statement issued by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan condemned Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf, on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The statement, issued today by the UK Prime Minister’s Office, called on Iran to immediately cease its threats, mine-laying operations, and attacks using drones and missiles.

The leaders of the six countries expressed their deep concern over the escalation of the war, calling on Iran to immediately stop its threats, mine-laying operations, drone and missile attacks, and other attempts to close the strait to commercial navigation, and to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817.

The statement stressed that freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law, including the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

It added that Iran’s actions will have a tangible impact on citizens around the world, particularly the most vulnerable groups, noting that under UN Security Council Resolution 2817, the signatory countries affirm that such interference in international maritime navigation and disruption of global energy supply chains constitute a threat to international peace and security.