G7 ‘ready’ to protect energy supply amid Iran’s Hormuz chokehold

Published March 21, 2026 5:29pm ET



The Group of Seven has signaled it is committed to protecting the global energy supply as the Iran war continues to roil the oil trade and market.

In a statement on Saturday, the leaders of the G7 said they “stand ready to take necessary measures to support global supply of energy,” while also reaffirming the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed.

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