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UK, German, Italian leaders discuss Iran's blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions

 Published: 11:31, 11 March 2026

UK, German, Italian leaders discuss Iran's blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions

The leaders of the UK, Germany, and Italy discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the Strait of Hormuz, and agreed on the critical importance of freedom of navigation for vessels, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

The readout was issued by the British prime minister's office after Keir Starmer spoke on the phone with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the latest situation in the Middle East amid regional tensions.

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