The UK is set to meet with over 30 countries in an effort to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been blocked by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The meeting will be chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and will assess all diplomatic and political measures to restore freedom of navigation, ensure the safety of trapped ships and seafarers, and restore the movement of vital commodities. The Iranian government has targeted commercial ships and has threatened to disrupt the flow of oil and raise petroleum prices. No countries are willing to open the strait during the fighting, but military planners are set to work on ensuring security for shipping after the fighting ends.