London (Monitoring Desk) Britain and France have intensified efforts to form a multinational military alliance aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with military officials from more than 30 countries expected to attend an important meeting in London.
According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the meeting will begin on Wednesday at the Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, London, and will continue for two days. Participating countries will review their military capabilities, command and control structures, and possible deployment mechanisms in the region.
The Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the military plans being developed at the meeting could be implemented immediately once conditions become favorable after a possible ceasefire.
Earlier, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a virtual summit of 51 countries, where agreement was reached on the formation of a joint defense mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ensure maritime security.
The British Defence Secretary said the real challenge is turning diplomatic consensus into a practical plan to ensure freedom of navigation in this key waterway and bring stability to the region.
It is worth mentioning that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has put severe pressure on global energy markets, with a significant decline recorded in oil and gas supply.
