Nations mobilize for safe passage through the Strait after ceasefire

April 11 ------ French President Emmanuel Macron stated that around 15 countries are working to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply typically flows—following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

About 15 countries are currently mobilized and participating in planning, under France’s leadership, to enable the implementation of this strictly defensive mission in coordination with Iran to allow traffic to resume, Macron said 8 April, at the start of a defense meeting with advisers and cabinet members.

Furthermore, Macron welcomed the ceasefire but emphasized that the situation in Lebanon remains critical, calling for Lebanon to be included in any agreement. France maintains close ties with Lebanon, a former protectorate. “Our wish in this context is to be assured that the ceasefire fully includes Lebanon,” he added.

Meanwhile, Iran’s navy has warned that any ship attempting to pass through the Strait without permission could be “targeted and destroyed,” according to BBC reports. Although the two-week ceasefire includes provisions for safe passage, very few vessels have resumed transit so far.

On April 8, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also traveled to the Gulf to meet regional leaders and work toward a permanent reopening of the Strait following the U.S.–Iran ceasefire.

Source: safety4sea.com