Canada joins U.K.-hosted talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
U.S. did not attend the talks involving representatives of some 40 countries
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U.S. did not attend the talks involving representatives of some 40 countries
The United States is not due to attend the talks.
US understood not to be invited directly to talks that will explore ways of reopening critical waterway Middle East crisis – live updates The UK will convene 35 countries – excluding the US – to explore ways to reopen the strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping route for oil and gas that has been blocked by Iran. Keir Starmer, the prime minister, said the next phase of discussions in the joint British and French efforts to secure the waterway would be held on Thursday, with Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, alongside international leaders. Continue reading...
Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait 'will not be easy'.
Talks, convened by the UK, will examine ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to get critical waterway open Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Penny Wong will represent Australia at an international summit on efforts to reopen the strait of Hormuz, with UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, promising to explore “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to end the blockade of oil shipments. Starmer will host the talks, set to be attended by 35 nations, from about 10pm Thursday night, AEDT. Continue reading...
Australia will join UK-led discussions with 35 countries on how to reopen the key Middle East waterway, as Donald Trump says he is seriously considering pulling the US out of NATO. Follow live.
Iran has virtually closed the vital strait since US-Israeli strikes triggered a Middle East war on Feb 28.
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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper accused Iran of blockading the waterway 'to hold the global economy hostage'.
Military planners are set to meet after ministers from 40 countries, including Australia's Penny Wong, attended virtual talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Grouped from 2 articles across 1 sources.
The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it." Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.
The Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for global oil transit, has been effectively closed since the Iran war started in late February. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
Two ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and arrived at Karachi Port.