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UK convenes talks on reopening Hormuz

The UK convened more than 40 countries and international organisations to discuss diplomatic pressure, possible economic measures and work with the IMO on stranded shipping.

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The chair's statement recorded talks and follow-up discussions, not a reopened strait.

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UK convenes talks on reopening Hormuz - chair's statement

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Source: GOV.UK, Crown copyright 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Original Threadline summary and translations; government account, not independent corroboration.

Published: 4/2/2026
Source checked: 9/21/2026

Revision 1 / Reviewed 9/21/2026

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