Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade - Reuters
Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"We have seen Iran hijack an international shipping route to hold the global economy hostage."
— Yvette Cooper , Politician
"Just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It would take an indefinite amount of time, and it would expose all those who venture through this Strait to coastal risks from the Revolutionary Guards, as well as ballistic missiles."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"We have seen Iran hijack an international shipping route to hold the global economy hostage."
— Yvette Cooper , Politician
"Just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It would take an indefinite amount of time, and it would expose all those who venture through this Strait to coastal risks from the Revolutionary Guards, as well as ballistic missiles."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Kim Jong Un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea.
Retired army general and Democrat candidate in a congressional race.
Yvette Cooper is a British Labour Party politician who has served in various ministerial roles.
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Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper chaired a virtual meeting with over 40 countries to discuss diplomatic and military options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked, affecting global oil trade.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper led a virtual summit with representatives from 40 countries to address Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the impact on global economic security.
Britain convened a virtual meeting with 40 countries to discuss joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of holding the global economy hostage by blocking the vital shipping route.
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