22 Nations Condemn Iran's Hormuz Attacks, Pledge Safe Passage

22 countries signed a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks on shipping vessels in the Gulf, expressing readiness to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, reported by DAILY POST, includes UAE, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain, Lithuania and Australia. Italy's Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto clarified on X there is no war mission, stating Hormuz entry requires truce and multilateral initiative. The statement lacks specific commitments to waterway safety.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/21/us-vs-iran-22-countries-sign-joint-statement-on-strait-of-hormuz/