The United Kingdom is spearheading plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz through a proposed international coalition, with support from more than 30 countries committed to securing the vital global shipping route.

British officials said the Royal Navy is expected to play a leading role in the initiative, working alongside the United States and France to deploy mine-clearing vessels aimed at restoring safe passage through the strait. Some of the systems under consideration include autonomous mine-hunting technology.

The move comes as participating nations including the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands—have endorsed a joint statement pledging coordinated efforts to protect maritime traffic in the region.

To advance the initiative, the UK has also offered to host a security summit for coalition members. The meeting, which could take place in London or Portsmouth, is intended to consolidate international support and outline strategies for reopening the route.

A British official said the goal is to build momentum toward establishing a secure corridor that would reassure the global shipping industry. The official added that multiple countries are expected to contribute resources to the effort as conditions allow.

However, officials acknowledged that ongoing hostilities in the region remain a major obstacle, noting that deployment of certain technologies would depend on an improvement in the security situation.

The push is being driven in part by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, despite reservations from some allied nations about the feasibility of the plan under current conditions.