The UK and France have convened a meeting of military planners from more than 30 nations this week to develop a coordinated strategy to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The two-day conference, beginning Wednesday, is being held at the UK's Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, North London.
The talks aim to translate recent diplomatic agreements into a concrete military plan that can be implemented once conditions allow, in the context of a sustainable ceasefire.
Military planners focused on military capabilities, command and control, and how forces can deploy to the region.
On 2 March, Tehran announced restrictions on navigation in the strait—vital for oil and gas exports—days after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on 28 February.
Pakistan hosted talks between the US and Iran on 11-12 April after brokering a 14-day ceasefire on 8 April, which had been set to expire Wednesday evening Washington time.
However, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington would extend its ceasefire with Iran to allow time for Tehran to prepare a "unified proposal" following a request by Pakistani officials.
Efforts for another round of negotiations are underway, though uncertainty remains regarding the reopening of the shipping lane.
