Can Starmer’s 40-nation coalition open the Strait of Hormuz?

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Priyanka ShankarApril 2, 2026 at 04:26 PM

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Will force be used to reopen Strait of Hormuz?

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Due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, 2026, the UK is hosting virtual talks with over 40 countries to discuss strategies for reopening the waterway. The Strait is a critical passage for 20% of the world's oil and LNG supplies. The blockade, prompted by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, has caused global oil prices to surge by 40%, leading to fuel rationing and industrial production cuts, particularly in Asia. The US is not participating, with President Trump stating it's not their responsibility. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is chairing the meeting, which includes countries like France, Germany, Canada and the UAE, all of whom previously expressed readiness to ensure safe passage through the Strait.

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European nations had initially refused to get involved in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, fearing they would be dragged into the war.

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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is chairing a video conference meeting of more than 40 countries.

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Global oil prices have soared above $100 per barrel – a jump of roughly 40 percent from before the war.

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20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are shipped from Gulf producers in peacetime through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz to shipping since the US and Israel launched the war on Iran on February 28.

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Yemen's Houthis 30% United Arab Emirates 40% France 50% Germany 50% Netherlands 50% Yvette Cooper 60% Israel 60% United States 70% United Kingdom ×280% Keir Starmer ×290% Iran ×590% Strait of Hormuz ×4100%

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strait of hormuz 100% oil prices 80% global oil and gas 70% iran blockade 70% united kingdom 60% keir starmer 60% virtual talks 50% gulf waterway 50% energy supply 50%