April 9 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday about the need for a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz “as quickly as possible,” following a U.S. ceasefire with Iran, Downing Street said.
Starmer discussed with Trump the UK’s efforts to convene partners to agree to a “viable plan” on restoring freedom of navigation in the waterway.
“They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution,” the statement said.
“The leaders discussed the need for a practical plan to get shipping moving again as quickly as possible,” Downing Street said, adding Trump and Starmer would speak again soon.
(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese)
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