UK Proposes Fighter Jet Deployment for Hormuz Normalization... 44 Nations Including South Korea Discuss

The United Kingdom has proposed deploying a squadron of Air Force fighter jets as part of a multinational mission to normalize navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following the end of the US-Iran war. It is reported that the core agenda also includes deploying mine-detecting drones and divers.

Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister. Photo by EPA Yonhap News

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According to the Guardian on the 23rd (local time), an international military conference to support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, led by the UK and France, was held at the UK Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, north of London, with the participation of 44 countries.

During the two-day conference that began on the 22nd, concrete and practical measures were discussed for the creation of a multinational mission to support postwar navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as was agreed at the summit on the 17th.

The UK Ministry of Defence stated that 44 countries from every continent participated in this conference. Germany, Norway, South Korea, and Australia also attended. While UK sources did not confirm the participation of the United States, they noted that "the US side continues to be updated on developments."

The Guardian reported that the UK proposed deploying a squadron of Typhoon fighter jets to patrol over the Strait of Hormuz as part of the international mission, and suggested deploying mine-detecting drones and divers. However, it was reported that the deployment of additional warships, including HMS Dragon, has not yet been decided.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated on the day, "This defensive multinational mission will boost confidence in commercial shipping after hostilities end, remove mines if necessary, and protect vessels." He continued, "The freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz underpins international trade, energy, and economic stability for all our nations. Millions of our citizens are hoping for the success of what we've worked on over the past two days. We cannot let them down."

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