London, April 22 -- Military planners from more than 30 countries are set to convene at the UK's Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, North London, as part of a UK and France led effort to develop a coordinated plan aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to an official press release by the UK Ministry of Defence.

The two-day conference, beginning on Wednesday (April 22), is intended to advance detailed military planning under a multinational framework following a proposed ceasefire agreement.

"The planning talks will take place at the UK's Permanent Joint Headquarters at Northwood, North London," the press release stated.

The Ministry of Defence said the initiative builds on diplomatic momentum following an internatio...