PARIS — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations have signaled readiness to take coordinated action to protect global energy supplies, amid rising tensions in the Middle East that threaten key النفط shipping routes.
In a joint statement issued Saturday, ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union’s top diplomat, emphasized the critical importance of maintaining secure maritime routes — particularly in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The waterway, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, has increasingly become a focal point of geopolitical risk following a series of attacks and counterattacks linked to escalating hostilities involving Iran and its regional proxies.
“We express support to our partners in the region in the face of the unjustifiable attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies,” the G7 ministers said, reaffirming their alignment with allies in the Gulf.
The group also condemned what it described as “reckless attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure,” warning that such actions pose a direct threat not only to regional stability but also to global energy markets.
Recent weeks have seen heightened security concerns in and around the Gulf, with shipping companies and insurers raising alerts over potential disruptions. Analysts note that any prolonged instability in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger sharp spikes in global oil prices and disrupt supply chains, particularly affecting energy-importing economies in Asia and Europe.
While the G7 statement did not outline specific measures, diplomatic sources suggest options could include increased naval coordination, enhanced intelligence-sharing, and closer cooperation with regional partners to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels.
The developments come as global markets remain on edge over the potential for broader conflict in the Middle East, with energy security once again emerging as a central concern for major economies.
Edgardo Hernal started college at UP Diliman and received his BA in Economics from San Sebastian College, Manila, and Masters in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in Oak Brook, IL. He has 25 years of copy editing and management experience at Thomson West, a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters.
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