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Global Military Leaders Meet to Secure Strait of Hormuz

4/22/2026

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Military planners from over 30 countries will meet in London on April 22 to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
British Defence Secretary John Healey says the aim is to translate diplomatic consensus into a joint plan to safeguard navigation and support a ceasefire.
The talks follow a video conference with 50 nations signaling support for U.S. efforts after U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not need allies' assistance.

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Military planners from over 30 countries will meet in London on April 22 to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
British Defence Secretary John Healey says the aim is to translate diplomatic consensus into a joint plan to safeguard navigation and support a ceasefire.
The talks follow a video conference with 50 nations signaling support for U.S. efforts after U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not need allies' assistance.