{"id":2582456,"date":"2026-03-21T17:56:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T21:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/g7-ready-to-protect-energy-supply-amid-irans-hormuz-chokehold\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T17:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T21:58:04","slug":"g7-ready-to-protect-energy-supply-amid-irans-hormuz-chokehold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/g7-ready-to-protect-energy-supply-amid-irans-hormuz-chokehold\/","title":{"rendered":"G7 &#8216;ready&#8217; to protect energy supply amid Iran&#8217;s Hormuz chokehold"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fg7-ready-to-protect-energy-supply-amid-irans-hormuz-chokehold%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=2582456&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>The G7 has signaled it is indeed prepared to safeguard the <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> as Iran\u2019s actions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt oil markets. In a weekend statement, the leaders said they stand ready to take necessary measures to support energy supply and stressed the importance of reopening the Strait, which Iran has effectively closed. The bloc-Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and EU representatives-pledged to help secure the strait to address current shortages, though the specifics of a coalition remain unclear after President Trump suggested leaving defense responsibilities to others. Separately, the U.S. Treasury eased some Iran oil sanctions, issuing a narrowly tailored, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >short-term authorization permitting<\/a> the sale of Iranian oil stranded at sea in the United States. The report also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-and-putin-agree-to-meet-in-hungary-to-end-ukraine-war\/\" title=\"Trump and Putin agree to meet in Hungary to end Ukraine war\">notes ongoing debates<\/a> about energy security and maritime safety, including related coverage on IAEA, CENTCOM, and potential threats to British interests.  <\/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\">G7 &lsquo;ready&rsquo; to protect energy supply amid Iran&rsquo;s Hormuz chokehold<\/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_2538703\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/g7\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/g7\">Group of Seven<\/a> has signaled it is committed to protecting the global energy supply as the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\">Iran<\/a> war continues to roil the oil trade and market.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/global-affairs\/news\/2026\/03\/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-support-to-partners-in-the-middle-east.html\">statement<\/a> on Saturday, the leaders of the G7 said they &ldquo;stand ready to take necessary measures to support global supply of energy,&rdquo; while also reaffirming the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4499578\/iaea-no-radiation-leak-natanz-iran-strike\/\">IAEA says no radiation leaked from Natanz after Iran claims facility was struck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4499562\/centcom-destroyed-iranian-intel-radars-strait-hormuz\/\">CENTCOM says it destroyed Iranian intel support and radars used to track ships in Strait of Hormuz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4499540\/iran-attack-diego-garcia-threat-british-interests\/\">Iran attack on Diego Garcia is a &#8216;threat to British interests,&#8217; UK says<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We condemn in the strongest terms the regime&rsquo;s reckless attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure,&rdquo; the statement said. &ldquo;We call for the immediate and unconditional cessation of all attacks by the Iranian regime. We reaffirm the importance of safeguarding maritime routes, and safety of navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz and all associated critical waterways, as well as the safety and security of supply chains and the stability of energy markets.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The G7, a bloc of major economies, consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with representatives from the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>All of the G7 countries have already pledged to help secure the strait, which would help with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-sacramento-now-has-least-affordable-new-homes-market-in-u-s\/\" title=\"Study: Sacramento Now Has Least Affordable New Homes Market in U.S.\">current supply shortage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But what such a coalition would include is less clear, especially as President Donald Trump has appeared to bow out of a potential defense coalition.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday night, he seemingly <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4499430\/trump-other-countries-responsible-hormuz-security\/\">reneged<\/a> on an earlier vow to escort ships through Hormuz. Trump instead left it up to unspecified &ldquo;other Nations who use it&rdquo; to secure the key waterway, while the U.S. would only help &ldquo;if asked.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s announcement marked a major pivot, as his attempted coalition building appeared to draw little support.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/4499468\/bessent-eases-iran-oil-sanctions-allows-us-sale\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/4499468\/bessent-eases-iran-oil-sanctions-allows-us-sale\/\">BESSENT EASES OIL SANCTIONS ON IRAN AND ALLOWS SALE IN US<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While security for the strait is in limbo, the U.S. has moved to address the energy crisis in other ways.<\/p>\n<p>Also late Friday, the Treasury Department <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/4499468\/bessent-eases-iran-oil-sanctions-allows-us-sale\/\">eased <\/a>sanctions on Iranian oil and allowed its sale in the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described it as a&nbsp;&ldquo;narrowly tailored, short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea.&rdquo;<\/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>Here\u2019s a paraphrase of the article:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The G7 has said it stands ready to act to safeguard the global energy supply as tensions with Iran disrupt oil markets. In a Saturday statement, the leaders pledged to take necessary measures to protect energy supplies and stressed the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. They condemned the regime\u2019s attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure and urged an immediate, unconditional stop to all such assaults. The leaders emphasized the need to protect maritime routes and safe navigation through Hormuz and related waterways, along with securing supply chains and keeping energy markets stable. The G7 members-Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and EU representatives-have all pledged to help secure the strait to ease the current shortage. Yet details of any coalition are unclear, particularly as President Trump has shown reluctance to lead a defense pact, suggesting other nations might escort ships while the U.S. would help only if asked. Separately, the U.S. Treasury eased some sanctions on Iranian oil, allowing its sale in the United States, described as a narrowly tailored, short-term authorization for oil stranded at sea.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a very short, 55-character version (headline-style), here\u2019s an option:<br \/>\nG7 to protect energy supply as Iran blocks Hormuz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3359,"featured_media":2582457,"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\/g7-statement-energy-supply.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[75479,57219,32404,75799,3823],"class_list":["post-2582456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-energy-security-2","tag-g7-2","tag-geopolitics","tag-hormuz","tag-iran"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/g7-statement-energy-supply.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2582456","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\/3359"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2582456"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2582456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2582460,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2582456\/revisions\/2582460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2582457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2582456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2582456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2582456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}