UK and France Rally Global Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

53 articles · Updated · OilPrice.com · Apr 22

The UK and France are leading a 30-nation initiative to plan the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after recent conflict disrupted shipping.
A multinational conference in London is translating diplomatic agreements into concrete military plans, focusing on mine clearance and freedom of navigation.
The closure of the strait has impacted global energy prices, with European allies seeking to restore maritime security independently of US-led operations.

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