Europe charts defensive course on Hormuz as Trump demands action. The UK and France are hosting a summit with roughly 40 nations to establish a Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing a strictly defensive posture. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that reopening the strait is a global responsibility requiring coordinated action to restore energy and trade flows. The initiative will include insurance industry support and mine-clearing efforts, though deployment remains contingent on US-Iran negotiations. Trump has criticized European leaders for insufficient commitment to confronting Iran, demanding more aggressive intervention. European officials believe a lasting peace agreement could take approximately six months, contrasting with Trump's more optimistic recent statements about deal prospects.
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