Starmer, Trump Discuss Urgent Shipping Access In Hormuz Strait

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump ‌have discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz during a call ⁠on Sunday, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

“The leaders discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz, given the severe consequences for the ‌global ⁠economy and cost of living for people in the UK and globally,” the spokesperson ⁠for Starmer’s office said in a statement.

“The prime minister shared the ⁠latest progress on his joint initiative with President (Emmanuel) Macron ⁠to restore freedom of navigation,” the spokesperson added.