Allies Plan Strait of Hormuz Mission

0:00On April 17, France and Britain are leading a big meeting today with about 40 countries in Paris, all about getting the straight of hormones back to. Normal for shipping once the fighting cools down. The goal is to show the world, including the U.S., that these allies are ready to step up with a defensive mission to protect freedom of navigation. Through this key waterway, where one-fifth of global oil and gas flows, Iran shut down the straits of most ships right after U.S. and Israeli air strikes hit on February 28th, and then on Monday, Washington slapped A, blockade on Iranian ports. President Trump is pushing NATO buddies to join the blockade, but they're saying no way, that'd mean jumping into the war. Instead, countries like France and Britain want to help only after a solid ceasefire, focusing on diplomatic backing, international law, and tackling. The mess for stranded ships and over 20,000 seafarers stuck out there, plus the hit to shipping economics. Leaders like Macron, Starmer, Germany's Merz, and Italy's Maloney are there in person,

1:04with others dialing in from Europe, Asia, and the Middle. He's trying to got it in by two. Diplomats are talking operational center, maybe in Oman, debates over needing a UN mandate, and no tolls allowed on the strait. Expect a statement soon outlining the mission basics, like Intel sharing in escorts, without naming who's pitching and what. This speed's straight into military planning next week, and it might just stay on paper if things calm naturally. That wraps US News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.