G7 Demands Toll-Free Hormuz Passage, Urges Halt to Civilian Attacks

• G7 foreign ministers emphasized the "absolute necessity" of restoring safe, toll-free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
• A joint statement called for an immediate cessation of attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, condemning deliberate targeting.
• US President Donald Trump has threatened strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure if the strait remains closed, extending his deadline to April 6.
• Ministers stressed coordination to mitigate global economic shocks, including disruptions to energy, fertilizer, and commercial supply chains.
• India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted Global South concerns over energy, food, and fertilizer security, calling for governance reforms.