Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump spoke on April 26th about the critical need to resume shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. They emphasized the global economic impact and discussed Starmer's initiative with President Macron to restore freedom of navigation.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz during a call, a Downing Street spokesperson said. "The leaders discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the Strait of Hormuz, given the severe consequences for the global economy and cost of living for people in the UK and globally," the spokesperson said in a statement.

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