England, France lead ‘strictly defensive’ global summit on Strait of Hormuz
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The UK and France led a global summit in Paris to secure free trade through the Strait of Hormuz, launching a 'strictly defensive multinational mission' to protect ships. Iran announced it would reopen the strait after a US-led naval blockade.
The UK and France co-chaired a summit in Paris with over 50 countries to discuss securing free trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting resulted in a 'strictly defensive multinational mission' to protect ships traveling through the critical trading passage. The strait was closed due to Iranian counterstrikes on US targets in the Gulf states following US and Israeli military operations on Iran. Iran announced it would reopen the strait, but the US naval blockade remains intact. The UK and France welcomed the decision and vowed to continue leading the global initiative to ensure freedom of navigation. The next meeting will be hosted by British officials.
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