The United Kingdom and France informed military planners convening in London today that “practical military options” are required to guarantee navigation freedom in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
“Your responsibility is to convert the diplomatic agreement established by our leaders into actionable military strategies, along with a unified plan to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait,” stated British Defence Secretary John Healey and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin in a collaborative statement.
Military strategists from numerous countries are gathering at the UK’s Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, north London, for the second day of a two-day meeting to deliberate on reopening the waterway.
“Translating diplomatic momentum into action requires precise planning, straightforward dialogue, and solid commitments from allied and partner countries, and we appreciate those nations that have already expressed their readiness to help,” the two defense officials stated in a collaborative message released by the UK’s Ministry of Defense.
“We believe that genuine advancement is achievable,” they stated. “We can assist in reopening the Strait, stabilizing the world economy, and safeguarding our citizens.”
The ministry has stated that any military strategies developed from the meetings will be implemented “as soon as conditions allow, after a lasting ceasefire accord.”
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