Starmer and Trump Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz Amid Middle East Strikes

• President Donald Trump called British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• The leaders emphasized the need to reopen the Strait for global shipping and stability in the energy market.
• Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off 20-25% of global oil and gas supplies, causing price hikes.
• Trump has faced pressure over rising oil prices and criticism for not deploying the US military to reopen the Strait.
• European allies, including the UK and France, are willing to join a multinational effort to ensure safe passage through the Strait.