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EU's Kaja Kallas Calls for Maritime Security Coalition

4/13/2026

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Kaja Kallas, the European Union foreign policy chief, addressed the United Nations Security Council in New York on April 13, 2026 to urge a strong international maritime-security coalition.
She framed the issue as a response to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
She did not detail the coalition's actions.
The European Union opposes any agreements that would restrict free and safe passage through the straits, in line with international law.

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Kaja Kallas, the European Union foreign policy chief, addressed the United Nations Security Council in New York on April 13, 2026 to urge a strong international maritime-security coalition.
She framed the issue as a response to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
She did not detail the coalition's actions.
The European Union opposes any agreements that would restrict free and safe passage through the straits, in line with international law.