Pakistan, April 22 -- Military planners from more than 30 countries have gathered in London for two days of strategic discussions aimed at preparing plans to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The talks focus on restoring safe navigation through the busy maritime route once conditions allow, following weeks of regional conflict that disrupted global energy shipments and raised economic concerns worldwide.

The initiative follows growing international concern over the security of the strait, one of the most important oil transit routes in the world. Governments across Europe, Asia and the Middle East believe coordinated military planning is essential to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels and stabilize global trade routes affec...