The United Kingdom is planning to bring together 35 countries to look into ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but will exclude the U.S. from the talks, as nations look to address the crisis without President Donald Trump at the table.
In an address delivered on April 1, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of a need to defend British interests abroad, while stressing that the conflict in Iran "is not our war." Starmer went on to promise that the U.K. wouldn't get dragged into the conflict, while stressing the need to collaborate with other countries to look at potential diplomatic and political measures they can collectively take to fully reopen shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
"We need all of this together – a united front of military strength and diplomatic activity, partnership with industry, so they too can mobilize once the fighting has stopped and, above all, clear and calm leadership," Starmer said. "That is what this country is ready to provide."
