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Britain, France, Germany, Italy, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands & Japan declare their readiness to contribute to safe passage through the Straits of Hormuz

In a joint statement, they condemn Iran's attacks and express their concern about the escalating tensions in the Middle East

Strait of Hormuz: The maritime chokepoint driving up freight rates, insurance costs, and energy prices

Just 21 miles wide, it is the world’s most important energy chokepoint — In peacetime, 114 to 138 ships pass through daily, carrying 21 million barrels of oil — U.S. and French plans to escort commercial vessels

Saudi Arabia claims initial findings of attacks point to Iranian weapons

Iran's Revolutionary Guard have reportedly seized an oil tanker en route to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling 250,000 litres of diesel fuel

US asks Britain, France & Germany to take part in security operation in Straits of Hormuz

US Embassy in Berlin released a statement

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