UK Leads 40-Nation Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz as US Remains Absent from Talks

Strait of Hormuz Maritime Security Initiative·April 1 – April 3, 2026

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UK Leads 40-Nation Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz as US Remains Absent from Talks

Britain and France are leading a group of 40 countries to find ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Britain hosted military planners from more than 30 countries to plan security for shipping. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong joined talks with 35 nations that did not include the United States. While the Trump administration has asked allies for help in the area, European leaders prefer alternatives to using force to solve the problem. This effort happens as the United Nations Security Council delayed a vote on a plan to provide military escorts for ships. The delay occurred because of possible vetoes from Russia and China. Even without a UN plan, the 40-country meeting worked to create a system for safe travel in the shipping channel.

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HHuffPost

“The UK leads a 40-nation meeting to coordinate reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. declined to intervene in the shipping channel's security.”

This confirms the scale of the international coalition and the specific decision by the U.S. to stay out of the conflict.

TThe Guardian

“Australia joins UK-led talks with 35 nations, excluding the US, to explore diplomatic measures for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring freedom of navigation.”

This shows that major U.S. allies are moving forward with security plans without American involvement.