Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri joined Foreign Ministers and bureaucrats from over 40 countries on a call hosted by Britain to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for fuel shipments that borders Iran, might be reopened to ships, using diplomatic and political tools. The Foreign Secretary also underlined that the way out of the crisis consisted of de-escalation and a return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue among all concerned parties. “We have seen Iran hijack an international shipping route to hold the global economy hostage,” said British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, who hosted the call. The countries in Thursday’s (April 2, 2026) meeting backed the “immediate and unconditional opening” of the Strait the chair’s statement said. European countries have been pushing for dialogue while the U.S. has suggested that the Strait be pried open with force.

Source: The Hindu April 02, 2026 17:35 UTC