Greek Foreign Minister stresses the need for a durable, multilateral approach to ensure free and safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran

Iran targets U.S. allies in the Gulf, closing the Strait of Hormuz and hitting military bases, oil hubs, and infrastructure, while Trump insists he was “shocked,” even though U.S. intelligence had predicted regional retaliation

France pushes for a naval force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while most European powers refuse to deploy. Greece signals strategic support but stops short of joining a potential mission in the Persian Gulf.

As the war between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance enters its 3rd week, U.S. President Donald Trump finds himself in a precarious position, as one after another, his European and Asia Pacific allies are refusing to get involved in any military action to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.   Spain said on Monday it […]

Evangelos Marinakis in an intervention article published in the British Telegraph highlights that restoring the free flow of energy from the Gulf demands immediate, co-ordinated action

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain and its partners are developing a collective plan to restore freedom of navigation in the key energy route, warning that reopening the strait will not be easy.

Government spokesperson says Greece is not involved in the Strait of Hormuz despite tensions in the Middle East, stressing the country’s participation is limited to a security mission in the Red Sea

Ministers are also set to discuss whether the mandate of the EU’s small naval mission 'Operation Aspides' could be expanded or refocused to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Beijing says it is in communication with Washington on President Trump's visit and indicates sanctions on Marco Rubio may no longer affect his travel, as both sides discuss potential trade and strategic issues

Japan and Australia say they have no plans to deploy naval vessels after the U.S. president called on major energy importers to help secure the vital Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran conflict

FT: Expansion of EU Naval Mission in Strait of Hormuz Under Consideration

The “sirens of war” again erupted in the Middle East on the last day of February, last month, with the coordinated and large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran, followed by the latter’s retaliation across the wider region.

Financial Times reports that european governments are seeking guarantees for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as energy flows remain disrupted and Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the key waterway closed

'There are, in fact, tankers coming through now, Iranian tankers, I believe some Chinese flag tankers have come through. So, we know that they have not mined the strait'

At least 16 vessels have been hit near the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, including two Greek-owned ships. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said naval escorts could come “relatively soon,” but added the U.S. military is “simply not ready” to start at the moment