Starmer's Gulf Trip: Securing Strait of Hormuz

0:00On April 8th, British Prime Minister Kier Starmer is jetting off to the Gulf on Wednesday for high-level talks with regional partners. The goal is to lock down the straight-of-horn moves for good, keeping it open after that fresh U.S. Iran ceasefire. Starmer put out a statement hailing the overnight truce as a real breather for the region and the world. He's stressed teaming up with allies to back this deal, turn it into something permanent and get shipping flowing through the straight-again. He spaced heat from U.S. President Donald Trump, who slammed him for not backing those American and Israeli strikes on Iran. Starmers already hosted group huddles with nations on how to prop up the straight, which is maker-break for global oil and gas flows. This trip was locked in before the ceasefire even dropped, showing steady planning amid the chaos. With eyes on these Gulf Chats, the hope is they build real momentum toward lasting calm and a hot spot that's too vital to ignore. From around the world, powered by AI, this is Global News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.