Europe Says Iran Deal Must Restore Full Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined key conditions for any prospective agreement between the United States and Iran. She stressed that any deal must ensure the full and unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for international shipping. Von der Leyen welcomed recent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, highlighting the strategic importance of the waterway.

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We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll free full freedom of navigation.

"We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll free full freedom of navigation," von der Leyen stated on the social platform X. Beyond maritime security, she also insisted that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Furthermore, she called on Tehran to cease its destabilizing regional activities, including actions carried out by allied groups and attacks on neighboring states.

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Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.

The European Union, von der Leyen added, will continue collaborating with international partners to achieve a lasting diplomatic settlement. The EU also aims to mitigate the broader economic consequences of the conflict, particularly concerning global supply chains and energy prices. The security of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant volume of the world's oil and gas passes daily, remains a paramount focus of international diplomacy amidst ongoing regional instability.

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Tehran to end what she described as destabilizing activities in the region, including actions carried out directly or through allied groups, as well as repeated attacks on neighboring states.