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News India Live, Digital Desk: The movement has intensified at the global level to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is considered the lifeline of the world. An important two-day military conference has started from Wednesday (22 April 2026) at the ‘Permanent Joint Headquarters’ in Northwood, London. Military planners from more than 30 countries are participating in this meeting being led by Britain and France. The only goal of this mission is to safely restart this waterway, which was closed due to the ongoing tension between Iran and America. Britain and France will become the ‘security shield’. Britain and France are leading this international alliance. British Defense Minister John Healy has clarified that this mission will be completely ‘defensive’. The main objective of the conference is to convert the diplomatic consensus into a concrete military plan. Strategy: Coalition forces will provide security to merchant vessels. Mine Clearance: Special robotic drones and warships will be deployed to remove sea mines laid in the Gulf. Command and Control: In the London meeting, it is being decided how the forces of different countries will work together. Why is Hormuz important? Opening?The Gulf of Hormuz is the world’s busiest oil route. Its closure has had a bad impact on the global economy: Inflation threat: Fuel prices are skyrocketing across the world due to stoppage of crude oil supply. Food insecurity: According to the World Bank, due to this crisis, about 90 lakh people around the world may fall prey to food insecurity. Stranded ships: Thousands of ships and sailors are currently stranded in the region, whose safe evacuation is a priority. Trump’s stance and Iran’s warning. Interesting thing is this. While on one hand 30 countries are looking for solutions in London, America and Iran are not part of this meeting. Donald Trump: The US President has recently extended the ceasefire with Iran, but they are still maintaining the siege of Iranian ports. Iran: Tehran has viewed this meeting with ‘suspicion’. Iranian advisors say that unless America lifts its siege, there is no point in any mission. What does this mean for India? India is keeping a close eye on this meeting. India’s energy security and the security of millions of Indians working in the Gulf countries are directly linked to this waterway. If this UK-led mission is successful, then petrol and diesel prices in India are expected to stabilize.