LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed
International Military Planners Convene in London to Discuss Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Global Efforts to Secure the Strait of Hormuz
London Hosts Multinational Military Talks
LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said.
International Support for the Mission
More than a dozen countries said last week they were willing to join an international mission, led by Britain and France, to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when conditions permit.
Diplomatic Consensus and Strategic Coordination
The commitment came after some 50 countries from Europe, Asia and the Middle East joined a video conference aimed at sending a signal to Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not need allies' help.
Objectives and Agenda of the London Meeting
Building on Previous Progress
Britain's Ministry of Defence said in a statement the meeting on Wednesday would build on progress made at last week's talks.
Statements from UK Defence Officials
"The task, today and tomorrow, is to translate the diplomatic consensus into a joint plan to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Strait and support a lasting ceasefire," said UK defence minister John Healey.
"I am confident that, over the next two days, real progress can be made."
Key Discussion Points
Britain said the talks would advance military plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow, following a sustainable ceasefire. Participants are expected to discuss military capabilities, command and control arrangements, and how forces could deploy to the region.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Catarina Demony; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)
