Macron and Starmer hold summit on Hormuz shipping

The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

The coalition, excluding the U.S., aims to provide security for shipping once the conflict ends.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said the mission will be strictly defensive.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Iran of holding the world's economy to ransom.

Military planning meetings have been held, but experts say the coalition's role may be limited.

The list of countries involved remains undisclosed, with some European leaders expected to attend Friday's summit in person and others dialing in.