British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Convene Cross-Sector Meeting on Middle East Conflict Impacts

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold a meeting on Monday with senior government and military officials, as well as leaders from the energy, shipping, finance, and insurance sectors. The gathering, scheduled to take place at Downing Street, will focus on discussing the ongoing Middle East war. A key topic will be the consequences of Iran's actions that have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime passage. This closure has resulted in increased oil prices and higher operational costs across multiple global industries. The meeting aims to examine these economic impacts and coordinate responses. Participants are expected to include representatives from major energy corporations such as Shell. The Prime Minister's office announced these plans late on Sunday.