Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editorApril 1, 2026 at 05:18 PM

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The UK will host a meeting of 35 countries on Thursday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route blocked by Iran. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the meeting aims to assess diplomatic and political measures to restore freedom of navigation, guarantee the safety of ships and seafarers, and resume the movement of commodities. The US was not invited to the meeting. The participating countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Japan, and others, previously signed a joint statement committing to ensuring safe passage through the strait. Following the meeting, British military planners will explore how to make the strait accessible and safe after hostilities cease, acknowledging the challenges involved in the clear-up operation.

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The meeting will convene the countries who signed a joint statement last month.

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Before the conflict, tankers carried about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies through the channel.

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About 1,000 ships are stranded by Iran’s partial blockade of the strait.

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Keir Starmer said the meeting would bring together 35 countries to restore freedom of navigation.

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The UK will convene 35 countries – excluding the US – to explore ways to reopen the strait of Hormuz.

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Netherlands 40% Tehran 40% Italy 40% Germany 40% Yvette Cooper 50% United States ×260% Donald Trump 60% France 60% Iran 70% United Kingdom ×280% Keir Starmer ×390% Strait of Hormuz ×595%

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strait of hormuz 100% freedom of navigation 80% international cooperation 70% shipping route 60% diplomatic measures 60% oil and gas 50% british national interest 50% maritime security 40%