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UK, France to form coalition on Strait of Hormuz

13 April 2026 02:15

The United Kingdom and France, together with other nations, will work to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

This was stated by the office of Keir Starmer following his phone conversation with Emmanuel Macron.

“They agreed on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global trade and energy supplies, and on the need to work with a wide coalition of partners to protect freedom of navigation,” the statement said.

UK, France to form coalition on Strait of Hormuz

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