British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump reportedly focused on ensuring a practical plan to restore global trade through the Strait of Hormuz during a call on Sunday following a ceasefire in the region.
A spokesperson for Starmer’s office said in a statement: “The leaders discussed the urgent need to restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, given the serious consequences for the global economy and the cost of living for people in the UK and globally.”
It calls on the Prime Minister to share the latest progress on his joint initiative with President Emmanuel Macron to restore freedom of navigation.
Starmer and Macron co-chair the Strait of Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative, involving more than 50 countries to reopen the waterway after the end of hostilities. The plan combines diplomatic, economic and military readiness for merchant-ship security.
Previous details suggest that military planners from the UK and France met on April 22 for detailed operational planning of the mission to reopen the shipping lanes.
It was observed that oil prices fell after the announcement reflecting the volatility of energy markets. Additionally, this cooperation signals a transition from active conflict to a high-risk recovery phase.
