Two European diplomats and two other people familiar with the matter revealed that the US and Britain plan to host a high-level conference in London next week. The core topic is to form an international joint force to ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. European diplomats said that the schedule and date of this conference are still being discussed and have not yet been finalized; participants may include defense ministers and military supreme commanders from Western countries and countries in the Middle East. US Secretary of Defense Hegseth and General Dan Kane, Chairman of the General Assembly, may attend this meeting. People familiar with the matter said that the British and American plans rely on discussions between Britain, France and many countries in recent months to advance preparations for the Strait of Hormuz International Convoy Union. Many countries have put forward a core premise: hostilities within the strait must be stopped, and international maritime escort operations can only be carried out after local safety and environment standards are met. Sources said that the US hopes its allies will send minesweepers, warships, drones and other equipment to the Middle East to jointly protect the safety of the waterways. A European diplomat said, “America is anxious to find a way out, so it needs our help.”

Two European diplomats and two other people familiar with the matter revealed that the US and Britain plan to host a high-level conference in London next week. The core topic is to form an international joint force to ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. European diplomats said that the schedule and date of this conference are still being discussed and have not yet been finalized; participants may include defense ministers and military supreme commanders from Western countries and countries in the Middle East. US Secretary of Defense Hegseth and General Dan Kane, Chairman of the General Assembly, may attend this meeting. People familiar with the matter said that the British and American plans rely on discussions between Britain, France and many countries in recent months to advance preparations for the Strait of Hormuz International Convoy Union. Many countries have put forward a core premise: hostilities within the strait must be stopped, and international maritime escort operations can only be carried out after local safety and environment standards are met. Sources said that the US hopes its allies will send minesweepers, warships, drones and other equipment to the Middle East to jointly protect the safety of the waterways. A European diplomat said, “America is anxious to find a way out, so it needs our help.”