UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper welcomed the announcement of a two‑week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, calling it a vital step toward security and stability in the region. She praised the proposed talks between the US and Iran later that week and thanked Pakistan and other parties for their continued work. The UK has been working internationally to support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the self‑defence of Gulf countries, and to promote a swift resolution of the conflict. Cooper said she had led talks with more than 40 countries on restoring freedom of navigation for international shipping. She called for Iran to cease all mining, drone attacks and other attempts to block commercial shipping, and urged an urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon. The UK will continue to work with shipping, insurance and energy sectors to restore confidence in the route as quickly as possible.
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