Iran does not want to allow disruption to shipping in the important oil-fueled Strait of Hormuz. „Iran will make its best efforts to secure the region, especially the Strait of Hormuz,“ said Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi yesterday during a visit to Paris, the state agency IRNA reported.
Impacts on shipping in this sensitive area would not be allowed. Iran had last set a British tanker there, increasing tensions in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is of great importance for worldwide oil shipping.
However, several European countries are supporting a UK plan for a European mission to protect shipping in the strait, according to a report from Reuters. These are initially France, Italy and Denmark, it said from EU circles to Reuters. The Netherlands also considered the proposal. Interest was also signaled by Germany, Poland and Sweden.
