On Thursday, the heads of state and government of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Japan issued a joint statement in which they pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

The promise made by EU foreign ministers on Monday not to take part in the war against Iran (“This is not our war”) lasted just three days. On Thursday, the heads of state and government of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Japan issued a joint statement in which they pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

The statement makes no mention whatsoever of the US and Israel, which attacked Iran 20 days ago in violation of international law and have been bombing it non-stop ever since. Instead, it blames the victim for the war and accuses Iran of breaking international law.

  • Evilsandwichman [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    16 days ago

    Other than by conceding to Russian demands?

    I think it’ll basically be this, but he’ll ask Russia to give symbolic seats to Euro vassals at the negotiating table so they can feel relevant and involved. They’ve been begging to be included so as to appear important.