Nations Unite to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

0:00Nearly 35 countries are holding a virtual meeting Thursday to ramp up pressure on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. That crucial waterway linking the Persian Gulf to global oceans has been mostly shut down amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Iran strikes on commercial ships and fresh threats have halted nearly all traffic driving up oil prices worldwide and trapping vessels with seafarers aboard. The U.K.'s Foreign Secretary-Event Cooper is chairing the call, but the U.S. skipped it. Trump flat-out said securing the Strait isn't America's. Responsibility. Nations like France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates signed a joint statement demanding Iran drop its blockade and vowing. Support for safe shipping passage. Leaders worry about the chaos from stalled vital commodities, but no one's eyeing a military push right now, with missiles, drones, and mines in play. Military planners from several countries plan to huddle soon on securing routes once

1:00fighting ends, kicking off working-level talks to nail down. Details. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed it'll demand a united mix of diplomacy, military muscle, and industry buy-in. This push echoes Europe's coalition backing Ukraine's future security, signaling they're ready to handle more, as Trump floats, pulling U.S. support. From NATO-keeping global trade flowing, stays Frightened Center. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered