U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on April 26 to discuss the current situation in the Middle East. According to Odaily, both leaders emphasized the urgent need to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The UK highlighted that the ongoing blockade, lasting several weeks, has left numerous crew members stranded in the Gulf region. Starmer warned of the severe consequences this situation could have on the global economy and the cost of living for UK citizens. On the same day, Iran issued a warning that the waterway would not return to its previous state under any circumstances.