Tajani Urges Swift Hormuz Reopening at Cyprus Talks

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for an urgent diplomatic push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Limassol. The meeting examined the intertwined crises in Ukraine and the Middle East, focusing on how renewed maritime freedom could underpin broader peace initiatives.

Tajani emphasized that Italy, alongside other European nations, is actively supporting talks aimed at restoring unrestricted vessel movement through the strait. He pointed to collaboration with India and Saudi Arabia as vital for achieving a workable agreement that protects both security and commerce.

The ministers also reviewed the status of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, stressing that reliable access via Hormuz is indispensable for the project’s viability. Recent high-level talks between Italian and Indian leadership in Rome underscored shared goals of expanding exports and fostering job growth.

Participants agreed that resolving the US-Iran standoff and securing the strait would deliver immediate economic benefits while laying groundwork for lasting stability across the region.