In a significant development following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are spearheading a global summit aimed at enhancing maritime security in the region. Over a dozen countries have expressed their willingness to join a strictly defensive mission to ensure safe shipping lanes, signaling a united European front despite tensions with the US and Iran. Discussions at the summit will focus on establishing a permanent security protocol to prevent potential disruptions and address shipping stability. Macron has called for collaborative efforts while urging against a toll system in the strait. The move comes in response to the easing of oil prices and heightened concerns over the geopolitical dynamics in the region.