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2026-04-08 18:43:50
[EU Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire but Refuses to Comment on Strait of Hormuz Security Guarantees, Emphasizes Strait Should Remain Open as a Global Public Good] ⑴ The European Commission on Wednesday declined to comment on potential security guarantees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz at this stage of the US-Iran ceasefire. ⑵ EU spokesperson Anuar El Anuni stated at a daily press briefing that the EU was aware of and welcomed the ceasefire, adding that, as High Representative Karas stated, the mediation window needs to remain open, and further progress will be made based on this. ⑶ The spokesperson emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is a global public good and should remain open to all parties. ⑷ From a psychological perspective, the EU's cautious stance reflects the international community's wait-and-see attitude regarding the ceasefire's sustainability. The lack of concrete action plans means that institutional guarantees for passage through the strait have not yet been established, making it difficult for the market to form stable medium- to long-term expectations. ⑸ Future focus will be on whether the EU will propose specific passage guarantee mechanisms in subsequent stages, and how major shipping nations will coordinate their positions to promote the normalization of passage through the strait.
