Brussels 26.07.2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called on the European Union to take a “decisive” action against Ukraine’s targeting of an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea (Image illustration: courtesy Shaah Shahidh). The top diplomat made his remarks in a phone call with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, while they discussed the…
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Europe and Japan statement on Hormuz Strait
Brussels 19.03.2026 Today leading European nations and Japan issued a joint statement, saying they were ready to join appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and would take steps to stabilise energy markets. Joint statement from the leaders of 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇯🇵 on Strait of Hormuz— “We express…
South China sea: EU condemns Coast guard actions
Brussels 01.09.2024 “The EU condemns the dangerous actions by Chinese Coast Guard vessels against lawful Philippine maritime operations in the South China Sea on August 31. (Image above: China sea, illustration) The incident is the latest of several such actions during the past months, which endanger the safety of life at sea, and violate the…
Black sea: Russia restricts navigation
Brusssels 20.04.2021 The United States voiced deep concern over Russia’s plans to restrict navigation for foreign naval ships and other state vessels in its territorial waters in the Black Sea, slamming this as “unprovoked escalation,” the State Department said in a statement. The United States voiced deep concern over Russia’s plans to restrict navigation for…