The United Kingdom is working with international partners on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, as governments seek to restore navigation through one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.

Speaking to reporters in London, Starmer said the effort aims to stabilize global energy markets and reduce the economic impact caused by disruptions in the region.

“Ultimately, we have to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to ensure stability in the (oil) market. That is not a simple task,” he said.

Coordination With Allies

Starmer said Britain is coordinating closely with its partners to develop a collective strategy that could restore safe passage through the waterway.

“We’re working with all of our allies, including our European partners, to bring together a viable collective plan that can restore freedom of navigation in the region as quickly as possible and ease the economic impact,” he added.