Starmer and Trump discuss need for opening Strait of Hormuz

Starmer and Trump discuss need for opening Strait of Hormuz British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday about the need for a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz "as quickly as possible", following the announcement of a US ceasefire with Iran, Downing Street said. Starmer discussed with Trump the UK's efforts to convene partners to agree on a "viable plan" on restoring freedom of navigation in the waterway. "They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution," the statement said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday about the need for a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz "as quickly as possible", following the announcement of a US ceasefire with Iran, Downing Street said.

Starmer discussed with Trump the UK's efforts to convene partners to agree on a "viable plan" on restoring freedom of navigation in the waterway.

"They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution," the statement said.