British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the current situation in the Middle East.
According to a statement from a spokesperson for 10 Downing Street, the two leaders discussed the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz in order to end disruptions to global maritime transport, which are driving up costs worldwide.
“The prime minister also expressed his condolences to the U.S. president for the American service members who lost their lives during the conflict,” the spokesperson added.
Starmer also spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, where they discussed the impact that the continued closure of the strait is having on international shipping.
The two leaders agreed to continue consultations on the war in the Middle East during a meeting expected to take place on Monday.
