Thursday, July 19, 2012Washington and London warn Tehran of the consequences of closing the Strait of Hormuz
Warned U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and his British counterpart, Philip Hammond, of the consequences of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Panetta said, in a joint news conference with his British counterpart, Philip Hammond in Washington on Wednesday, they discussed during their bilateral talks, "Iran's behavior, which destabilize the region.
Panetta added that the Iranians must understand that the United States and the international community Christmlhm direct responsibility for any obstruction to the movement of shipping in that area, whether by Iran or any points of self-employed.
The Minister of Defense, the United States is fully prepared for any emergency situations occur here.
In turn, Hammond said that London is determined to work within the international community's efforts on the issue.
He added, "I can confirm our commitment to playing our role in maintaining freedom of navigation in international waters of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz," stressing that any attempt by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz would be illegal and will not allow the international community occurrence.
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