The UK is set to convene 35 countries, excluding the US, to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route currently disrupted by Iran’s actions.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the meeting will focus on diplomatic and political measures to restore safe passage for ships and goods.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will take part alongside international leaders from Europe and other allied nations.

The discussions follow tensions involving the US, Iran, and Israel, with former President Donald Trump criticizing European support and calling for other countries to secure the waterway, The Guardian has reported.

The Strait’s disruption has stranded many ships and threatens global energy and trade flows, prompting coordinated international efforts to address the crisis.