Britain is convening talks among 35 countries to unblock Strait of Hormuz without U.S. participation, - Guardian
The United Kingdom is organizing talks involving 35 countries to discuss ways to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, though the United States was not invited to participate.
According to Censor.NET, this was reported by The Guardian.
Representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries are expected to participate in the virtual meeting.
What will be discussed
The talks are expected to assess all possible diplomatic and political measures that could help restore safe navigation through the strait.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that, following this, British military strategists will consider options for deploying resources to ensure the safety of the passage once hostilities have ended.
What else is London planning?
Starmer also met with representatives of energy and shipping companies, emphasizing that resolving the issue would take time even after hostilities cease.
According to him, the key challenges remain safety and stability of traffic, not insurance.
Context
As previously reported by Censor.NET, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s key transport routes—about one-third of global oil trade and more than a quarter of liquefied natural gas shipments pass through it. Blocking it immediately affects global energy prices, disrupts supply chains, and poses risks to the energy security of both Europe and the global market, as there are virtually no alternative export routes for most countries in the region.
