The UK and France are co-hosting the first ministerial-level meeting of the multinational mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Ministry of Defence confirms HMS Dragon will forward deploy to the region – positioning the UK to contribute to the defensive operation the moment conditions permit. Defence Secretary John Healey MP will co-chair the meeting of over 40 nations alongside French counterpart Minister Catherine Vautrin, bringing together defence ministers from across every continent to outline national military contributions to the mission. Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to international shipping, with…
