Starmer in Paris: Push for Hormuz Ceasefire

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Europe News today, AI-powered European coverage. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer just landed in Paris for high-stakes talks with leaders from 40 countries, all focused on reopening the strait, of Hormuz, that crucial shipping lane for global oil. Iran's been blocking the strait since late February, right after joint U.S. and Israeli strikes kicked off, and now President Trump has hit back with a blockade on Iran's oil ports to cut their cash flow. The meeting at the LSE Palace, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, includes the international maritime organization, but skips the U.S. Israel and Iran themselves. Starmer's pushing hard for a coalition to lock in a permanent ceasefire, strike a deal, and get ships sailing freely again, with plans for mine, clearance and safer navigation. A 10-day ceasefire just started between Lebanon and Israel, which might help extend the bigger truce, leading to a military planning summit next week.

1:00At the UK's Northwood headquarters, though no one sending ships in yet due to attack risks from Iran's shores.