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France and UK to host virtual meeting regarding Strait of Hormuz on Friday
France and the United Kingdom will co-host a virtual meeting on Friday with countries willing to support a naval effort in the Strait of Hormuz.
The talks will focus on a proposed “purely defensive mission” aimed at protecting maritime traffic through the vital shipping corridor, according to the French presidency.
Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer are set to co-chair the discussions, which will explore plans to restore freedom of navigation once conditions on the ground allow.