U.K. convenes 40 nations to discuss Strait of Hormuz

NPR | By Fatima Al-Kassab

Published April 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM EDT

Foreign ministers from more than 40 countries are meeting virtually to discuss President Trump's request for help in ensuring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fatima Al-Kassab

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