BlockBeats News, May 11th - According to foreign media reports, over 40 countries will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss an escort mission led by the UK and France to provide protection for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz after achieving a stable ceasefire. It is expected that countries will provide capabilities such as mine clearance, escort, and aerial patrols.

UK Defense Secretary Healey said, "We are translating diplomatic agreements into tangible military plans to restore confidence in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz." He will co-chair Monday's meeting with French Defense Minister Vautrin. The UK will deploy its HMS Dragon destroyer to participate in the mission.

Prior to this, Trump had criticized the UK and other NATO countries for being unwilling to deploy naval forces to assist in restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He also specifically criticized the UK for proposing to send aircraft carriers long after the time the US actually needed them, mocking these aircraft carriers as "toys."