Starmer to host 35-nation talks on Strait of Hormuz – without US
Why it matters: The summit will pressure Iran to ease the Hormuz blockade, affecting 20% of global oil shipments.
- Keir Starmer announces a 35‑nation Hormuz summit without the US (Politico.eu)
- French navy chief says China must engage more in the discussion (Straits Times Asia)
- Iran remains firm on the blockade despite US criticism (India Today)
- Defense analysts highlight the Strait’s air‑denial dynamics as a key operational factor (Defense News, Yahoo)
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a 35‑nation summit on the Strait of Hormuz that deliberately excludes the United States, aiming to forge a broader coalition to address Iran’s threatened blockade. French naval leadership urged China to step up, while analysts warn the region’s air‑defense challenges could dictate the outcome.
