European leaders scramble for Gulf allies to secure Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tension

As a fragile cease-fire between the United States and Iran takes hold, European leaders are urgently seeking to shore up security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas flows. The diplomatic sprint has seen high-level visits to Gulf nations, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveling to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, while European Union reports chief Kaja Kallas made stops in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. Their mission? To rally support for ensuring fre