“The leaders ​discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in ​the Strait of Hormuz, ​given the severe consequences for the ‌global ⁠economy and cost of living for people in the UK and globally,” ​the ​spokesperson ⁠for Starmer’s office said in a ​statement.

“The prime minister shared ​the ⁠latest progress on his joint initiative with President (Emmanuel) Macron ⁠to ​restore freedom of ​navigation,” the spokesperson added.