EU, Gulf states call on Iran to permanently open Hormuz without conditions

EU, Gulf states call on Iran to permanently open Hormuz without conditions The European Union and Gulf states called on Iran to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz without conditions or fees, Saudi state television reported. Vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz in a picture obtained on 18 June 2026 (AFP/Isna)