Tag: oil supply

UK, France Plan Hormuz Mission

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts U.S. blockade operations in the Arabian Sea on April 16, 2026. The warship's embarked carrier air wing includes eight F-35C stealth fighters, F/A-18 fighter jets, EA-18G electronic attack aircraft, E-2D command and control planes, MH-60 helicopters and CMV-22B Ospreys for logistics support | Photo: U.S. Navy

The United Kingdom and France will host a multinational meeting on Tuesday involving more than 40 nations to discuss a defensive mission aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz. HMS Dragon will deploy to the Middle East to support possible future operations.

Germany Pushes Toll-Free Hormuz Transit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the "FAZ" Congress on March 27, 2026 | Photo: Hannes P. Albert/dpa

Germany says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz must remain free and toll-free under international law. The call comes after Iran agreed to reopen the key route during a two-week ceasefire.