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.

President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to co-chair the discussions, which will explore plans to restore freedom of navigation once conditions on the ground allow.