- Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Donald Trump about the need for a "practical plan" to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a Middle East ceasefire.
- The discussion took place via phone call during Sir Keir's visit to Gulf allies, including Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, to support the pause in fighting and secure the strait's reopening.
- Sir Keir had earlier criticised Donald Trump, alongside Vladimir Putin, over the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, saying that he was “fed up” with rising UK bills “because of the actions” of the two leaders.
- Trump and Starmer agreed on the necessity of a practical plan to resume shipping quickly, with the UK advocating for "toll-free navigation" through the vital waterway.
- Donald Trump posted warnings on Truth Social against Iran charging fees for passage, while Sir Keir also condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanon, saying it should be included in the ceasefire.
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