Over 30 nations meet in London to plan reopening the Strait of Hormuz, led by the UK and France, aiming to protect shipping once a ceasefire allows safe maritime operations.
Military planners from more than 30 countries are holding two days of talks in London starting Wednesday to advance plans for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring safe maritime movement.
The initiative, led by the UK Ministry of Defence, aims to convert diplomatic consensus into a coordinated military strategy to safeguard shipping routes once conditions stabilise.
More than a dozen nations have already signalled willingness to join the proposed mission, spearheaded by United Kingdom and France, to protect vessels transiting the crucial waterway.
The push gained momentum after around 50 countries from Europe, Asia and the Middle East participated in a virtual conference last week, seen as a signal of collective intent following remarks by US President Donald Trump that Washington did not require allied support.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the focus of the London meeting is to translate that consensus into concrete action.
“The task… is to translate the diplomatic consensus into a joint plan to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Strait and support a lasting ceasefire,” he said, expressing confidence that “real progress” could be achieved during the discussions.