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Spain Demands Hormuz Opening Amid Global Energy Crisis Fears

Spanish President Pedro Sanchez has publicly demanded the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that further escalation in the region could cause a long-term global energy crisis. The European Commission's Vice-President, Kaja Kallas, is engaged in diplomatic outreach to Iranian and regional counterparts regarding the war and energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's alliance with Iran in a Nowruz message. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to US rhetoric, asserting that the Strait remains open to all nations except Iran's enemies and vowing to confront threats.

Key Points: Spain Calls for Strait of Hormuz Opening to Avert Energy Crisis

  • Spain demands Strait of Hormuz opening
  • Warning of global energy crisis escalation
  • EU engages in diplomatic calls with Iran, Turkiye, Qatar
  • Iran says Hormuz open to all except enemies
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Spanish President calls for opening of Strait of Hormuz

Spanish President Sanchez warns of global energy crisis, demands Strait of Hormuz opening. EU diplomacy and Iranian response follow amid Middle East tensions.

"Further escalation could trigger a long-term energy crisis for all humanity. - Pedro Sanchez"

Madrid, March 23

Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on Sunday called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Sanchez, in a post on X, said that further escalation of the war may create an energy crisis for all of humanity.

In a post on X, he said, "The Government of Spain demands the opening of Hormuz and the preservation of all the energy sites of the Middle East. We stand at a global tipping point. Further escalation could trigger a long-term energy crisis for all humanity. The world should not pay the consequences of this war."

Meanwhile, Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as well as her counterparts in Turkiye, Qatar and South Korea, in what Brussels described as part of its ongoing effort to find diplomatic openings in the crisis.

The calls covered the war, strikes on energy infrastructure, and the mounting pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a priority Kallas had already raised with Araghchi on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is the latest official to congratulate Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Nowruz, the Persian New Year. "We remain a loyal friend and reliable partner for Tehran," Putin said in a message reported by Iran's Mehr news agency, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The Russian leader added he hoped Iranians would pass the current wartime difficulties with dignity. Russia is one of Tehran's most powerful diplomatic allies and has repeatedly condemned the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday took a jab at US President Donald Trump's statement and said that the illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation.

Pezeshkian said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all nations except Iran's enemies.

In a post on X, he said, "The illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation. Threats and terror only strengthen our unity. The Strait of Hormuz is open to all except those who violate our soil. We firmly confront delirious threats on the battlefield."

- ANI

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Priya S
It's interesting to see European leaders getting involved. But the real question is, will the US listen? Their stance seems to be the biggest roadblock. Iran says it's open for all except enemies—this kind of conditional access is what creates instability.
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Aman W
Russia positioning itself as Iran's "reliable partner" while the West pushes for the strait to open... feels like another proxy playground. India has to navigate this very carefully. Our foreign policy of strategic autonomy is being tested.
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Sarah B
While I understand the strategic importance, I respectfully think President Sanchez's statement is a bit simplistic. Just "demanding" it be opened ignores Iran's sovereignty and security concerns. Diplomacy needs more nuance than public demands.
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Vikram M
Petrol prices are already too high! If Hormuz closes, imagine the chaos. Our government should start active back-channel talks with all parties. We have good relations with both the Gulf and Iran, we can be a mediator.
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Karthik V
The world's energy security shouldn't be held hostage by regional conflicts. But Iran also has a point about threats to its sovereignty. Hope the EU's diplomatic efforts bear fruit. Global stability is in everyone's interest, including India's.

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