Middle East war live: UK and France to host defence talks on Hormuz shipping mission
Summary
The UK and France will host a meeting with defence ministers from over 40 countries to plan a mission protecting trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Iran’s enriched uranium must be removed before the US-Israeli conflict ends and expressed a desire to reduce Israel’s dependence on US military aid in the next decade.Key Facts
- The UK and France are leading a multinational meeting to discuss military plans for securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Over 40 nations will participate in this defence ministers’ meeting, held virtually on May 12, 2026.
- Iran warned that it would respond immediately and decisively if France and Britain deploy warships to the region.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile must be removed for the war to end.
- Netanyahu noted that President Donald Trump supports military action to remove Iran’s nuclear material.
- Netanyahu hopes Israel can stop relying on US military aid, currently about $3.8 billion per year, within about ten years.
- Iran offered a proposal through Pakistan to end the war on all fronts and lift sanctions, but President Trump rejected the offer.
- Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was released on bail from prison for urgent medical care.
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