LONDON - Britain and France have held a meeting of military planners from more than 20 countries to develop a coordinated strategy to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for shipping.
The two-day conference, which begins on Wednesday, April 22, will be held at the British Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, North London.
The talks, which aim to translate recent diplomatic agreements into concrete military plans that can be implemented once conditions permit, follow a sustained ceasefire, according to a statement.
Military planners are expected to focus on military capabilities, command and control, and how military forces can be deployed to the region.
On March 2, Tehran announced navigation restrictions in the strait, which is crucial for oil and gas exports, days after the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28.
Pakistan hosted talks between the US and Iran on April 11-12 after brokering a 14-day ceasefire on April 8, which was due to end Wednesday night Washington time.
However, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (21/4), Washington would extend the ceasefire with Iran to give Tehran time to prepare a "unified proposal" after a request from Pakistani officials.
Efforts for the next round of negotiations are underway, although uncertainty remains.
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