Freedom of Passage: Restoration in the Strait of Hormuz

Ursula von der Leyen stressed the critical need to restore navigational freedom in the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. President Trump's announcement of a potential blockade. She emphasized the impact of the current closure on global stability and cited ongoing conflict in Lebanon as a destabilizing factor in the Middle East.

The restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is of "paramount" importance, as stated by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday.

This statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about initiating a blockade of maritime traffic accessing Iranian ports after recent negotiations broke down.

Von der Leyen emphasized the severe consequences of the ongoing strait closure and highlighted that stability in the Middle East is unachievable while Lebanon remains under attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)