UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on the 13th that he will co-host a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron this week to discuss shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Odaily, Starmer addressed the UK Parliament, stating that the meeting will focus on diplomatic efforts to end conflicts, reopen the strait, and ensure safety for international shipping once stability is restored. Starmer emphasized that the UK's stance on the Middle East should prioritize de-escalation and diplomatic resolution of disputes. The UK will neither support nor participate in any blockade actions concerning the Strait of Hormuz.