More than 10 countries are ready to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz
More than ten countries have expressed their readiness to join an international mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation is intended to protect shipping following tensions in the region. Details are expected to be announced in the near future, according to Reuters.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that more than ten countries are already prepared to provide resources for the upcoming mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The idea is to establish a multinational operation that will help ensure the safety of civilian shipping. This issue was discussed on April 17 in Paris. Representatives from 49 countries participated in the meeting. It was jointly organized by the UK and France.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the meeting participants agreed on a common position. According to him, the countries are in favor of unblocking the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible without additional conditions.
Starmer added that work on the mission is ongoing. The next step is military planning, which will take place next week in London. “We will continue this work at a military planning conference to be held in London next week, where we will announce more details regarding the mission’s composition, and more than a dozen countries have already offered to provide resources,” he said.
According to the initial plan, the mission will be defensive in nature. Its tasks include assisting with mine clearance, escorting civilian vessels, and reducing risks to global trade.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the key routes for oil and gas supplies worldwide. Any disruptions in its operation immediately affect prices and market stability. That is why countries are trying to quickly agree on joint actions.
Additionally, the United Kingdom and France plan to lead a multinational defense mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which is set to begin once conditions in the region stabilize. The initiative involves mine clearance and ensuring the safety of civilian vessels on one of the world’s key maritime routes.
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