European leaders urge negotiated settlement as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
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European leaders are urging a negotiated settlement as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping channel for world oil supplies. The leaders are calling for a ceasefire to include Lebanon and for the reopening of the strait to avert a global energy crisis.
European leaders are calling for a peaceful solution to the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. They urge a negotiated settlement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The strait was closed by Iran after Israel pounded Lebanon with air strikes. European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, are pushing for a ceasefire that includes Lebanon. They warn that the conflict could lead to a severe global energy crisis. The US and Israel dispute Iran's claim that the ceasefire includes Lebanon. Iran is also facing criticism for demanding tolls to reopen the strait.
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