Britain and France Plan Mission to Protect Commercial Routes in Strait of Hormuz

Britain and France are convening dozens of countries for military planning to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint through which much of the world's oil passes. The meeting follows sharp warnings from Iran, which has previously threatened to disrupt shipping in the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage between Iran and Oman that serves as the gateway for approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies, making its security crucial for international energy markets and global trade.