Brussels, April 2 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.
Von der Leyen warned that Iran's actions are putting global economic stability at risk and emphasised that the EU will work with partners to ensure freedom of navigation resumes as soon as possible.
The leaders also discussed the upcoming EU-UK Summit, describing it as a key moment to deliver on last year's commitments and further strengthen EU-UK relationsThe talks between both the leaders come a day after Starmer has defended NATO as the world's "most effective military alliance," following comments by US President Donald Trump sug...