With pressure growing over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, 40 countries, including Nigeria, yesterday held a virtual talk to explore ways to restore freedom of navigation through the vital shipping route. The virtual meeting organised at the behest of the British Prime Minister, Keir Startmer, came after United States President, D...
•Strait of Hormuz Six major international powers, including Britain, France, Germany, and Japan, said yesterday they were ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz”. “We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning,” the grouping — which also includes Italy and...

