According to a Downing Street spokesperson, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Monday to continue efforts toward a Ukrainian ceasefire and reaffirmed U.K. support for ongoing peace negotiations. The leaders also discussed Middle East security, emphasizing the Two-State Solution, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Downing Street stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump agreed on the importance of pursuing a ceasefire in Ukraine, with the Prime Minister expressing support for ongoing US-led peace efforts. Additionally, the UK reaffirmed its commitment to Middle East peace, emphasizing the Two-State Solution and the prevention of nuclear proliferation in Iran.

US officials report that intensified sanctions and a naval blockade have curtailed Iran’s oil exports and foreign currency access, according to regional sources. While these measures aim to compel Tehran to ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian authorities remain defiant, with domestic resilience reportedly mitigating the intended economic impact.

Vladimir Putin held talks with senior U.S. representatives, described as key negotiators for President Trump, in an effort to restart peace negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This diplomatic engagement represents a renewed attempt to facilitate a resolution to the ongoing war.