Von der Leyen urges freedom of navigation in Hormuz

Von der Leyen says restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is vital after a U.S. blockade. She also linked regional stability to ending Lebanon strikes.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasized that restoring the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is of "paramount" importance. Her remarks follow an announcement from the United States indicating that it would begin a blockade of maritime traffic to and from Iran after a failure in diplomatic talks.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the media during a press event in Brussels, Belgium, on April 13, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/Yves Herman
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