London, United Kingdom – Web Desk: The United Kingdom has announced plans to host an international summit aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route, amid ongoing regional tensions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said around 35 countries will participate in the summit this week to develop a coordinated strategy to restore safe and secure maritime access through the strait.
According to media reports, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host the meeting, which will focus on diplomatic and political measures needed to ensure the reopening of one of the world’s most vital oil transit corridors.
Speaking at a press conference, Starmer said that following the summit, military planners would also be consulted to assess how capabilities could be mobilized to secure the route once hostilities ease.
He added that British business leaders from the shipping, finance, and energy sectors have raised concerns over the situation, emphasizing that the key challenge is not insurance but the safety of oil tankers operating in the region.
Starmer stressed that a combination of military readiness and diplomatic engagement would be required to address the crisis and ensure long-term stability in global energy supply chains.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a strategic chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes, making its security a top priority for global powers.
