Trump, Starmer discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz to ease global shipping crisis
British PM Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Sunday regarding the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders discussed the critical need to reopen the strategic waterway to restore global shipping operations, which have been disrupted by ongoing conflicts in the region. Starmer expressed condolences over US military casualties, while Trump urged international cooperation to address the crisis. Starmer also spoke with Canadian PM Mark Carney about the situation, highlighting the Strait's impact on international trade. The US has called for other nations to deploy warships to protect shipping lanes, though responses from Australia and Japan indicate reluctance to commit military resources. This development comes as global shipping costs continue to rise due to the Strait's closure.