{"id":107364,"date":"2026-06-15T12:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/un-news.org\/?p=107364"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:39:23","slug":"immediate-opening-of-the-strait-of-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/un-news.org\/en\/immediate-opening-of-the-strait-of-hormuz\/","title":{"rendered":"Ursula von der Leyen calls for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz without imposing fees."},"content":{"rendered":"
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While attention is turning to the implications of the agreement announced between Washington and Tehran, European positions supporting a de-escalation path have emerged, with an emphasis on the need to translate political understandings into practical steps, foremost among them reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring normal navigation, as this is considered one of the earliest major tests for the success and sustainability of the agreement.<\/p>\n

Von der Leyen: priority is implementing the agreement and opening Hormuz<\/strong><\/h2>\n

European Commission President \u201cUrsula von der Leyen\u201d confirmed that the announced agreement between Washington and Tehran must lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, considering that the current phase requires full commitment from all parties to implement what has been agreed upon.<\/p>\n

She stated in a statement issued on Monday that \u201cthe priority now is the urgent and full implementation by all parties,\u201d stressing the need to restore freedom of navigation in the strait without imposing any fees or restrictions on ship movement.<\/p>\n

She added that ensuring smooth navigation is a key element in maintaining regional stability and protecting the global economy from the consequences of any new disruptions, noting that the success of this step could open the door to broader negotiations addressing peace and security files in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

In a related context, von der Leyen linked prospects of regional stability to developments in Lebanon, stressing that achieving lasting peace in the Middle East would remain extremely difficult amid ongoing tensions and military operations in Lebanon.<\/p>\n

She called on all parties to respect Lebanon\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to work toward a genuine ceasefire, considering that reducing escalation across the region\u2019s hotspots is an important condition for the success of any new political process.<\/p>\n

The European Union studies its role in the next phase<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For her part, the EU\u2019s foreign policy chief \u201cKaja Kallas\u201d said that the US-Iran agreement could represent an important turning point in the crisis and may open the door to a different phase in dealing with the unresolved security and political files in the region.<\/p>\n

She explained in a post on the \u201cX\u201d platform that the European Union will begin studying possible ways to participate in the next phase in a way that supports prospects for a more sustainable settlement.<\/p>\n

Ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Kallas confirmed that the bloc has tools that could contribute to any future settlement, starting from its economic weight, passing through its expertise in nuclear issues, and reaching its extensive relations with Gulf countries and regional partners.<\/p>\n

These statements reflect a European desire to regain a more active role in Middle East files, especially after criticisms made by US President \u201cDonald Trump\u201d in recent months, accusing European countries of not providing sufficient support during the crisis and not participating more actively in protecting international shipping.<\/p>\n

First practical test of the agreement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

European positions emerged hours after US President \u201cDonald Trump\u201d announced a preliminary agreement with Iran, confirming that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened immediately to commercial shipping without restrictions or additional fees.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Iranian sources spoke of arrangements for joint management of the strait in cooperation with Oman, following months of tension that followed the outbreak of war between Iran and the United States on February 28, which led to a near-total disruption of traffic in one of the world\u2019s most important maritime routes.<\/p>\n

Gas tanker crosses the strait after the agreement<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the first practical indication of the resumption of maritime activity, ship tracking data showed that the liquefied natural gas tanker \u201cDisha\u201d crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday heading east, becoming one of the first major commercial vessels to pass through the waterway after the announcement of the agreement.<\/p>\n

According to shipping tracking companies\u2019 data, the tanker was carrying a cargo from Ras Laffan Port in Qatar and is operated by India\u2019s Petronet company, while informed sources indicated that its final destination is the Dahej terminal in India.<\/p>\n

The tanker had completed loading its cargo in early March but remained west of the strait during the period of military tensions, before resuming its journey after the announcement of the reopening of the maritime passage.<\/p>\n

The passage of \u201cDisha\u201d is seen as an initial indicator of a gradual return of confidence in maritime transport, while energy markets and shipping companies closely monitor developments to assess the stability of conditions and the success of the new arrangements related to freedom of navigation.<\/p>\n

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world\u2019s most strategically important waterways, as a large share of global oil and gas exports passes through it to international markets, making any development related to it of broad global interest due to its direct link to energy security and global economic stability.<\/p>\n

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Author:<\/strong> Consultant Faisal Al-Mutairi.<\/p>\n

Publication date:<\/strong> 15 June 2026.<\/p>\n

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