Turkey says Strait of Hormuz should not be used as 'weapon' - middle-east-online.com
🔴 Tension Risingmiddle-east-online.com2026-05-12
Turkey emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz should not be used as a ‘weapon,’ contributing to efforts to end the Iran-US war. It is actively supporting Pakistan-led diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global oil shipping channel, and concerns are rising for energy markets and Gulf states due to the conflict.