Finland joined 19 countries in condemning Iran over attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, while ruling out participation in combat operations in the Gulf. A move that drew criticism online for hypocrisy in condemning Iran while, in their view, ignoring Western or Israeli actions, or for risking further escalation in the Gulf. President Alexander Stubb said Finland signed a joint statement with partners including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan and Canada. He wrote on X that the statement “condemns Iran’s recent attacks on commercial vessels and attempts to disrupt commercial shipping” and called for respect for international law.