Yvette Cooper hosted virtual summit of more than 40 countries aimed at reopening vital shipping laneMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesPlans to clear sea mines and rescue trapped ships in the strait of Hormuz will be discussed at a global military planning meeting next week, after a virtual summit of more than 40 countries convened on Thursday hosted by Yvette Cooper.Ahead of the summit, the British foreign secretary condemned “Iranian recklessness” for “hitting global economic security” as she led talks aimed at reopening the vital shipping lane. Continue reading...
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Coalition of countries to work on rescuing ships trapped in strait of Hormuz
The Guardian World
April 02, 2026
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Yvette Cooper hosted virtual summit of more than 40 countries aimed at reopening vital shipping lane Middle East crisis live – latest updates Plans to clear sea mines and rescue trapped ships in the strait of Hormuz will be discussed at a global military planning meeting next week, after a virtual summit of more than 40 countries convened on Thursday hosted by Yvette Cooper. Ahead of the summit, the British foreign secretary condemned “Iranian recklessness” for “hitting global economic security” as she led talks aimed at reopening the vital shipping lane. Continue reading...
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Yvette Cooper hosted virtual summit of more than 40 countries aimed at reopening vital shipping lane
Middle East crisis live – latest updates
Plans to clear sea mines and rescue trapped ships in the strait of Hormuz will be discussed at a global military planning meeting next week, after a virtual summit of more than 40 countries convened on Thursday hosted by Yvette Cooper.
Ahead of the summit, the British foreign secretary condemned “Iranian recklessness” for “hitting global economic security” as she led talks aimed at reopening the vital shipping lane.
Continue reading...
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