U.K. calls for 'toll-free' Strait of Hormuz

British Foreign Secretary concludes global tour in Tokyo, pushing for a coordinated international effort to ensure free navigation through the critical oil chokepoint. | Contesto: cronaca

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• U.K. calls for 'toll-free' Strait of Hormuz

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British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, concluding an "intensified shuttle diplomacy tour" aimed at rallying key allies behind a core strategic objective: establishing a "toll-free" Strait of Hormuz. The final leg of her journey to Japan follows high-level meetings in other capitals, underscoring a concerted push by the United Kingdom to forge a unified international front on geopolitical stability, with the security of the world's most vital maritime oil artery at the forefront of the agenda. The call for a toll-free passage is a direct response to escalating regional tensions that threaten to disrupt the flow of energy supplies to the global market. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is arguably the single most important chokepoint for global oil logistics. On average, nearly 21 million barrels of oil per day—about a fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption—transit its waters, destined for markets across Asia, Europe, and beyond. Any significant disruption, whether from military conflict, political blockades, or the imposition of transit fees, would trigger immediate and severe shocks to global energy prices, with cascading effects on inflation and economic stability worldwide. For energy-importing nations like Japan and the United Kingdom, securing this route is not a regional issue but a fundamental pillar of national economic security. Cooper's diplomatic tour, characterized as "intensified shuttle diplomacy," represents a strategic pivot by the new U.K. government to reassert its role as a convening power on the global stage. By framing the mission around shared "geopolitical, economic and energy security priorities," London is seeking to move beyond bilateral concerns and construct a multilateral coalition. The choice of Japan as the final destination is particularly significant. As one of the world's largest importers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil, much of which passes through Hormuz, Tokyo has an immense vested interest in maritime security. Coordination between the U.K., Japan, and other like-minded naval powers could lay the groundwork for enhanced...

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