UK and France plan naval mission over Strait of Hormuz

UK and France plan naval mission over Strait of Hormuz The UK and France will co-host talks this week aimed at restoring what they claim will be safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel Macron said discussions would focus on a potential multinational naval deployment designed to protect maritime traffic without engaging in the conflict. "This strictly defensive mission, which will be separate from the warring parties, is intended to be deployed as soon as the situation allows," Macron said. Keir Starmer warned that the continued closure of the route is fuelling economic strain. "This week the UK and France will co-host a summit to advance work on a coordinated, independent, multinational plan to safeguard international shipping when the conflict ends," he said.

The UK and France will co-host talks this week aimed at restoring what they claim will be safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

French President Emmanuel Macron said discussions would focus on a potential multinational naval deployment designed to protect maritime traffic without engaging in the conflict.

"This strictly defensive mission, which will be separate from the warring parties, is intended to be deployed as soon as the situation allows," Macron said.

Keir Starmer warned that the continued closure of the route is fuelling economic strain.

"This week the UK and France will co-host a summit to advance work on a coordinated, independent, multinational plan to safeguard international shipping when the conflict ends," he said.