Starmer Leads 35 Nations in Hormuz Strait Reopening

0:00On April 1st, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pulling together 35 countries, skipping the U.S. to figure out how to reopen the straight-of, or moose. That's the key shipping lane for oil and gas that's been shut down by Iran, messing with global energy flows big time. The talks kick off Thursday, with foreign secretary Evert Cooper, joining leaders from Britain and France. Starmer says they'll map out diplomatic moves and political steps to free up navigation, protect stuck ships and crews, and get commodities moving. Ageelinen. Trump's firing back, saying if the U.S. pulls the strikes on Iran, other nations better handle making the straight safe. He slammed Europe for not backing his push. Meanwhile, Starmer met with energy and shipping execs, who stressed safety over insurance as the real hurdle post-fighting. This is the first big huddle for these countries, on a real plan to clear the straight. Signers of a recent joint statement include France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, and others like the UAE and Nigeria.

1:03British military planners are linking up with U.S. Central Command on tanker routes. Iran's revolutionary guards insist the straight stays close to their enemies under Navy control. Trump doubled down, no ceasefire till it's wide open. With UK leadership steering a united diplomatic and military front, eyes are on restoring that vital passage for everyone's sake.