US, UK Plan International Maritime Coalition Meeting in London

Kathmandu. The United States and the United Kingdom are planning to host a high-level meeting next week in London with the aim of forming an international maritime coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report released by Axios.

Citing European diplomats and sources familiar with the matter, Axios reported that defense ministers and military leaders from Western and Middle Eastern nations, including US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, may attend the meeting. Efforts are underway to finalize the itinerary and dates as they are still being discussed.