Coalition of countries to work on rescuing ships trapped in strait of Hormuz

Yvette Cooper hosted virtual summit of more than 40 countries aimed at reopening vital shipping lane

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Plans to clear sea mines and rescue trapped ships in the strait of Hormuz will be discussed at a global military planning meeting next week, after a virtual summit of more than 40 countries convened on Thursday hosted by Yvette Cooper.

Ahead of the summit, the British foreign secretary condemned “Iranian recklessness” for “hitting global economic security” as she led talks aimed at reopening the vital shipping lane.