JAKARTA - The foreign ministers of the G7 group of countries stated that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently practically blocked by Iran, must be restored as soon as possible.
"We reiterate the need for a permanent restoration of safe and unhindered navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and the Law of the Sea," reads a joint statement released after a meeting in the French city of Vaux-de-Cernay, reported by ANTARA from Sputnik, Saturday, March 28.
G7 diplomats also urged a cessation of attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
"There is no justification for the deliberate targeting of civilians in situations of armed conflict as well as attacks on diplomatic facilities," he said.
The foreign ministers also stressed the importance of minimizing the impact of the conflict in Iran on regional partners, civilians, and critical infrastructure, as well as the need to coordinate humanitarian assistance efforts.
"We focus on the value of diverse partnerships, coordination, and supporting initiatives, including to mitigate global economic shocks such as disruptions in economic, energy, fertilizer, and commercial supply chains that directly affect our citizens," the statement said.
On February 28, the United States (US) and Israel launched an attack on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, which caused damage and civilian casualties. Iran then retaliated, attacking Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East as a form of self-defense.
The heightened tensions around Iran have led to a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the main route for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments from Persian Gulf countries to global markets.
The situation also has an impact on the level of oil exports and production in the region, thus encouraging a spike in prices.
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