UK and 10 other countries call for de-escalation to reopen Strait of Hormuz, get oil/gas back to global markets, and bring down interest rates that have risen over last 6 weeks.

Families and businesses in UK dealing with higher prices and borrowing costs due to conflict; national interest priority.

Prefers diplomacy over conflict to stop nuclear program; conflict hasn't made world safer; unclear objectives of conflict causing economic impacts globally.

Diplomatic negotiations were already happening before conflict; unclear goals (regime change, protect partners, stop nuclear program, start talks) create instability.

Need to reopen Strait of Hormuz to lower energy prices and stabilize economies; energy security requires open waterways.

Economic security depends on national and energy security; allies in Gulf (Saudi, Qatar, UAE) severely impacted.

Strait was open before conflict; UK/France hosting talks Friday to help navigation after ceasefire.

Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron organizing Paris talks; willing to play part but conflict hasn't improved safety.

US-UK relationship remains strong; friends can disagree; King's upcoming state visit shows deep ties.

King visiting Washington soon; President Trump's state visit last September; friends speak truth.

Relationships very good at multiple levels; meeting Treasury Secretary Scott Besson later today.

Deputy PM met with JD Vance; PM and President speak regularly; bilateral and multilateral forums important.