Saudi and UK Foreign Ministers Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in London to address the security and economic impacts of the closed Strait of Hormuz. The vital waterway, responsible for nearly 20% of global seaborne oil and LNG shipments, has been blocked since February 28 following US and Israeli attacks on Iran, despite a subsequent ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran. Both ministers condemned the use of the strait for political pressure as a violation of international law and emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to restore freedom of navigation. To support this goal, the UK announced the deployment of advanced military assets, including HMS Dragon, Typhoon jets, and autonomous mine-hunting equipment, to the region. Defense Secretary John Healey confirmed these deployments during a multinational summit. Cooper highlighted the urgency of reopening the strait to alleviate global shipping disruptions and domestic cost-of-living pressures in Britain. The two nations pledged to deepen defense and investment ties while working closely with international partners to build diplomatic pressure for the strait's reopening.
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