UK-led Hormuz talks demand 'immediate' reopening of Hormuz
The UK-led talks on the Strait of Hormuz have demanded the immediate reopening of the vital shipping route, which has been closed since the US-Israeli war against Iran started. The meeting, attended by 40 countries, discussed diplomatic and political options for restoring freedom of navigation and the free movement of vital commodities through the strait.
A meeting hosted by the UK discussed joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strait has been closed since the US-Israeli war against Iran started, impacting global supplies of oil, liquid natural gas, and fertiliser. The meeting included France, Germany, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and India. The US did not attend. The talks demanded the immediate and unconditional reopening of the strait. The closure has led to a sharp rise in energy prices and is directly impacting New Zealand's economy. The UK and other countries are considering collective action, including diplomatic pressure and possible sanctions.
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