Nations Unite for Strait of Hormuz Navigation Freedom

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that approximately 40 countries have committed to enhancing military planning efforts aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement follows a coalition meeting in Paris amid ongoing conflicts affecting the region.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 17-04-2026 19:49 IST | Created: 17-04-2026 19:49 IST
Nations Unite for Strait of Hormuz Navigation Freedom
Keir Starmer
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Friday that about 40 countries have pledged to speed up military planning to secure navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz once regional conflicts subside.

The announcement followed a coalition meeting in Paris, where representatives discussed measures to restore and protect crucial maritime routes.

Starmer remarked, "We agreed to accelerate our military planning," underscoring the commitment of the involved nations to take assertive steps in restoring stability to the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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