Event Brief
UK, Germany, France condemn Iran’s Gulf shipping attacks
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: Britain, Germany and France condemned Iran’s attacks on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and urged a ceasefire and talks.
WHO: Foreign ministers of Britain, Germany and France
WHAT: Issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s attacks on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf countries, calling for restoring a ceasefire and resuming negotiations
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: They were reacting to Iran’s attacks on merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on countries in the region, including Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan.
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