March 21, 2026

European leaders have called for de-escalation and maximum restraint in the Middle East. 

The United States has pushed for allies, including its European partners to do more to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway off the coast of Iran. 

Roughly 20% of global oil passes through here but Iranian attacks have severely impacted the ability for ships to navigate through it, sending energy prices soaring.

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https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-21/Europe-calls-for-Middle-East-restraint-with-no-appetite-to-help-Trump-1LFPwJAH7GM/p.html