Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz

Yvette Cooper hosted virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping laneMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesMore than 40 countries gathered to discuss “every possible diplomatic, economic and co-ordinated measure” to pressure Iran into reopening the strait of Hormuz, Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, said on Thursday.After chairing a virtual summit, Cooper said coordinated action was needed as Iran’s “reckless strikes” on international shipping and efforts to “hijack the global economy” were hitting nations from across the globe “who played no part in this conflict”. Continue reading...