World · 18 April 2026

Macron and Starmer host 49-nation Hormuz summit

Shipping firms and consumers hit by higher prices could see relief if the international plan works. Macron and Starmer chaired a Paris summit of 49 nations on Friday to plan a neutral mission securing Gulf merchant shipping. The US and Israel were not invited. France, Belgium and the Netherlands offered mine-clearing capacity. A follow-up planning meeting is set for London next week.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 April 2026 at 21:07

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