UK hosts 44-nation Hormuz conference, deploys jets

The UK Ministry of Defense has announced a major diplomatic and military initiative focused on the Strait of Hormuz. It plans to host a 44-nation planning conference today to address security in the critical waterway. Concurrently, the UK has deployed advanced military assets to the region, including Typhoon jets, F-35 jets, and Wildcat and Merlin helicopters, signaling a significant operational posture.