Reject closure of Strait of Hormuz, world leaders say | The National

Major global powers are uniting to warn against any closure or tolls on the Strait of Hormuz. Leaders from Germany, India, Singapore, Italy, and the EU stress it's an international waterway for free passage, not a privilege to be granted or taxed by bordering states. They argue imposing tolls violates UN maritime law and sets a dangerous global precedent. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/09/reject-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-world-leaders-say/