UK‑Led Coalition Calls for Action to Reopen Strait of Hormuz.

The United Kingdom has convened a virtual summit with foreign ministers from around 35–40 countries to address the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

The talks, chaired by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, focused on diplomatic and political strategies to restore safe navigation through the strait, which has been effectively blocked. Cooper described the blockage as holding the global economy “hostage”, highlighting the strait’s importance as a conduit for roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply.

Officials from nations including France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, India, and the UAE attended the meeting, although the United States did not participate, with President Donald Trump stating that securing the waterway should be the responsibility of other countries.

The summit emphasized non-military measures, while follow-up working groups are expected to address maritime security, mine clearance, and safe passage once hostilities subside.

The blockage of the strait has already disrupted global energy supplies and caused spikes in petroleum prices, raising concerns about economic stability worldwide.

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