Foreign Secretary said:
“I welcome today's announcement of a two-week ceasefire between
the US, Israel and Iran. This is a vital step towards
establishing some security and stability in the region and
getting international shipping and the global economy moving
properly again. I also welcome the proposed talks between the US
and Iran scheduled for later this week and thank Pakistan and all
those involved for their continued work on the negotiations.
“The UK has been working internationally to support the reopening
of the Strait of Hormuz, and the self defence of Gulf countries,
and to promote a swift resolution of this conflict. Last week, I
led talks with more than 40 countries, where we discussed the
urgent need to restore freedom of navigation for international
shipping.
“A swift resolution to this conflict is the best way to protect
security, including for our citizens in the region, and crucially
to help those feeling the impact on the cost of living here at
home. The UK has been clear throughout that we need to deescalate
and reopen the Strait. We will continue to work with the
shipping, insurance and energy sectors to restore confidence in
the route as quickly as possible. Iran must cease all mining,
drone attacks, and other attempts to block commercial shipping in
the Strait immediately.
“It is vital that the proposed talks lead to a full end to the
conflict and ensure that Iran does not continue to threaten the
Strait or its neighbours. I also call for an urgent end to
hostilities in Lebanon.
“We will continue to work internationally to support this
ceasefire, to promote progress on negotiations, and to restore
and protect security and stability for the region, and freedom of
navigation for the world.”
