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Italy's Meloni Leads Coalition for Strait of Hormuz Safety

4/11/2026

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Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, stressed restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, essential for EU trade.
She condemned Iran's proposal to impose fees on vessels, warning it could disrupt global trade and raise energy prices.
Meloni announced a United Kingdom-led coalition of over 30 nations to ensure safe passage.
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said Italy would not deploy naval vessels without a UN mandate.

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Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, stressed restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, essential for EU trade.
She condemned Iran's proposal to impose fees on vessels, warning it could disrupt global trade and raise energy prices.
Meloni announced a United Kingdom-led coalition of over 30 nations to ensure safe passage.
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said Italy would not deploy naval vessels without a UN mandate.