Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Netherlands announced a joint effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks.The coalition condemned the use of drones and naval mines against commercial ships and civilian infrastructure like the Ras Laffan site.Following an unauthorized Israeli strike on an Iranian refinery, the region faces a severe energy crisis with spiking global fuel prices.Donald Trump and
Keir Starmer are coordinating military contingency plans while
Emmanuel Macron calls for a ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.