Politics

Iran ‘holding global economy hostage’: Over 40 nations call to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Ewan Jones
 02.04.2026, 21:33
As much as 20% of the world's oil supply transits the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
As much as 20% of the world's oil supply transits the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images

The UK hosted a virtual meeting on Thursday as pressure from Donald Trump mounted.