Britain will host talks on Thursday with 35 countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The virtual summit will consider diplomatic steps toward resolving the issue.
The move follows comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting securing the vital waterway is a problem for other nations. The United States is not expected to attend the discussions.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged that reopening the strait “will not be easy” ahead of the meeting. The aim is to form a coalition of countries to address the situation.
Thirty-five nations are scheduled to participate in the Thursday discussions regarding the crucial shipping lane.