The UK will hold a new round of talks with its allies next week to discuss how to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz without paying transit fees to Iran.
On the 2nd of this month, the UK hosted an online international conference to discuss reopening passage through the Strait of Hormuz, chaired by Foreign Secretary Cooper, with representatives from more than 40 countries, the International Maritime Organization, the EU, and other international organizations participating.
Officials familiar with the matter told the media that countries that attended the last meeting will send diplomats to next week’s talks to discuss coordinated economic and political measures, including potential sanctions on Iran, evacuation of trapped ships and crew members, and other topics.
At the meeting on the 2nd, International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Dominguez noted that restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz cannot rely solely on military means, but instead requires de-escalation and practical maritime solutions.