{"id":2581751,"date":"2026-03-19T13:17:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uk-france-japan-germany-and-others-voice-readiness-to-open-strait-of-hormuz\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:20:23","slug":"uk-france-japan-germany-and-others-voice-readiness-to-open-strait-of-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uk-france-japan-germany-and-others-voice-readiness-to-open-strait-of-hormuz\/","title":{"rendered":"UK, France, Japan, Germany, and others voice readiness to open Strait of Hormuz"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fuk-france-japan-germany-and-others-voice-readiness-to-open-strait-of-hormuz%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2581751&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>European leaders from the United Kingdom,France,Germany,Japan,Italy,and the Netherlands have publicly expressed a joint readiness to contribute to efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz,aiming to reopen and safeguard a maritime lane crucial for Europe\u2019s energy supplies. In a joint statement, they said they are prepared to assist in ensuring safe passage, condemned attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure, and stressed the importance of freedom of navigation under international law (citing UNSC Resolution 2817). The signatories indicated a willingness to participate in appropriate measures to prevent disruption of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/average-u-s-gas-price-3-44-a-gallon-the-highest-since-2014\/\" title=\"Average U.S. gas price .44 a gallon, the highest since 2014\">global energy supply<\/a>, marking a potential coalition to support a force to unblock the strait, which would lend international legitimacy to the effort.<\/p>\n<p>However, the response from some U.S. allies has been cautious or lukewarm, wiht several criticizing the broader war against Iran as being outside international law, and others questioning the war\u2019s objectives.While the joint statement signals a notable diplomatic step, its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/miss-usa-and-miss-teen-usa-resign-their-titles-within-two-days-of-each-other-amid-reports-of-toxic-atmosphere\/\" title=\"Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Step Down Days Apart Due to Reported &#039;Toxic Environment\">details remain sparse<\/a> regarding concrete contributions. The United States, by contrast, has more naval power, and a focused coalition could augment naval presence around the strait and enhance legitimacy for the mission.<\/p>\n<p>The outlook is tempered by internal European criticisms of the U.S.-Israel approach to Iran. Italy\u2019s Giorgia Meloni condemned the strikes as outside international law and distanced Italy from involvement, while French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed criticism. The broader European stance is influenced by Europe\u2019s energy needs, particularly its growing reliance on LNG from Qatar after Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, underscoring the strategic importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >maintaining open energy routes<\/a> through the Strait of Hormuz.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">UK, France, Japan, Germany, and others voice readiness to contribute to secure Strait of Hormuz<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2537403\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-kingdom\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"547\">United Kingdom<\/a>, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and the Netherlands voiced their joint readiness to contribute to an effort to reopen the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/strait-of-hormuz\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"21488\">Strait of Hormuz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The United States&rsquo;s European allies have given a lukewarm response to the war with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a>, with several condemning it as outside international law, and others openly questioning what the objective is. However, the six countries issued a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-and-japan-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026\">joint statement<\/a> voicing their willingness to assist in an effort to secure the critical maritime lane, from which Europe sources much of its energy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4497051\/what-is-south-pars-gas-field-iran-trump\/\">What is the South Pars gas field in Iran Trump threatened to &#8216;destroy&#8217;?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4497259\/cyprus-reconsiders-future-british-bases-island\/\">Cyprus reconsiders &#8216;future of the British bases&#8217; on island after UK bungled defense response<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4496561\/israel-campaign-iran-regime-change-us-hopes-negotiating\/\">Israel&#8217;s relentless Iran regime change campaign complicates US prospects of negotiating<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces,&rdquo; the statement begins, calling on Tehran to cease all its attacks.<\/p>\n<p>They stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and the dangers of closing the strait to the global energy supply.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Consistent with UNSC Resolution 2817, we emphasise that such interference with international shipping and the disruption of global energy supply chains constitute a threat to international peace and security,&rdquo; the statement reads. &ldquo;In this regard, we call for an immediate comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait. We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The latter part of the statement is the first clear signal from several of the U.S.&rsquo;s biggest allies that they would be willing to contribute to a force to unblock the strait, a significant diplomatic victory for Trump after many shirked the call.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the change in rhetoric, the statement was sparse on details. It remains uncertain how much the signatories would be willing to contribute.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. has more major naval vessels than all the other countries listed combined, but its Navy is spread across the world. A focused effort from the six nations could give a sizable boost to the naval presence around the strait and grant the effort to secure the passageway international legitimacy.<\/p>\n<p>The change in rhetoric comes shortly after some of the countries from the joint statement, such as Italy, criticized the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Just last week, Italian Prime Minister <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/giorgia-meloni\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5536\">Giorgia Meloni<\/a> criticized the war with Iran as &ldquo;outside&rdquo; international law. In remarks to Italy&rsquo;s Parliament, she distanced Italy from the war, saying it was &ldquo;an intervention that Italy is not part of and does not intend to take part in.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4488658\/italy-giorgia-meloni-iran-war-trump-international-law\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4488658\">TRUMP ALLY GIORGIA MELONI CONDEMNS IRAN STRIKES AS &lsquo;OUTSIDE&rsquo; INTERNATIONAL LAW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>French President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/emmanuel-macron\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1303\">Emmanuel Macron<\/a> was similarly critical of the war, saying it was &ldquo;outside of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eu-says-arresting-netanyahu-not-optional-as-members-waiver-on-warrant-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"EU says arresting Netanyahu &#039;not optional&#039; as members waiver on warrant- Washington Examiner\">international law&#038;rdquo<\/a>; and that France &ldquo;cannot approve of&rdquo; the U.S. strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Europe has been particularly affected by Iran&rsquo;s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to its increasing reliance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">liquefied natural gas<\/a> from Qatar. It leaned heavily into this supply after Russia&rsquo;s invasion of Ukraine, hoping to reduce its reliance on Russian energy imports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EU signs up to help secure Hormuz; US allies lukewarm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2581752,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26078506881725.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[75479,32404,57321],"class_list":["post-2581751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-energy-security-2","tag-geopolitics","tag-strait-of-hormuz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26078506881725.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2581751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2581751"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2581751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2581755,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2581751\/revisions\/2581755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2581752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2581751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2581751"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2581751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}