UK foreign minister stresses 'urgent need' to reopen Hormuz strait

Cooper said Iran's "recklessness" in blockading the waterway was "hitting our global economic security" as she kicked off the virtual meeting of international allies from London. The strait has been virtually closed since the US-Israeli war against Iran started on February 28, impacting global supplies of important commodities including oil, liquid natural gas, and fertiliser. That has led to a sharp rise in energy prices. Cooper said foreign ministers and representatives from more than 40 countries...