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The United Kingdom will hold talks with dozens of countries to discuss the possible diplomatic and political steps for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a press conference, the UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said the virtual meeting will be held today to assess the measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The strategic waterway has been “effectively shuttered” following the US-Israeli aggression on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation in the regional countries, and the vital chokepoint Strait of Hormuz. The Strait accounts for roughly 20 per cent of global petroleum flow. It has sent shockwaves in the global market and has the potential to push the global economy towards a recession, as oil prices are consistently above $100 per barrel.
UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper is set to chair Thursday's virtual meeting. The summit involves a broad coalition of over 30 countries, including France, Germany, Japan, Canada, and Australia. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the countries which signed the statement saying they were ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz” would take part in the talks.
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What is the strategic stance of the UK?
The UK wants to open the Strait of Hormuz but refuses to get drawn into a wider war. But it admits that opening the Strait will not be easy. “I do have to level with people on this. This [reopening] will not be easy,” said Starmer. He also refused to join the NATO-led direct military action along with the US despite persistent nagging from US President Donald Trump.
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday mocked his allies to "build up some delayed courage" and go to the Strait of Hormuz and protect it for themselves.“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself; the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!” said US President Donald Trump.
Starmer, however, assured that the British Military planner would consider what could be done to make the strait safe and accessible “after the fighting has stopped.”
