US-Iran tensions escalate: Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen warns of risks to energy, trade, the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea

As violence between the United States and Iran flares up again, the Dutch government is increasingly concerned about the deteriorating situation. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen says the crisis is worsening and warns that the consequences could be felt far beyond the region. What could it mean for energy prices, shipping routes, travel safety and possible military deployments? And what are The Hague’s growing concerns over instability in the Red Sea and the wider Middle East? Read on for the full story.