General · 9 April 2026

Starmer Pushes Gulf Allies for Lasting Peace

Global shipping confidence in the Strait of Hormuz remains fragile as a two-week Iran-US ceasefire holds, with the key oil and gas route still blocked since late February. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, holding talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to support the ceasefire and push for the strait's reopening.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 April 2026 at 5:06

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