The United Kingdom is planning to bring together 35 countries to look into ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but will exclude the U.S. from the talks, as nations look to address the crisis without President Donald Trump at the table.

In an address delivered on April 1, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of a need to defend British interests abroad, while stressing that the conflict in Iran "is not our war." Starmer went on to promise that the U.K. wouldn't get dragged into the conflict, while stressing the need to collaborate with other countries to look at potential diplomatic and political measures they can collectively take to fully reopen shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

"We need all of this together – a united front of military strength and diplomatic activity, partnership with industry, so they too can mobilize once the fighting has stopped and, above all, clear and calm leadership," Starmer said. "That is what this country is ready to provide."

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a similar message in a separate April 1 address, detailing steps his government has taken to shield Australia from the impacts of the Iran war, and warning that "the months ahead may not be easy."

According to the Guardian, nations at the summit planned by the U.K. will include those who signed a joint commitment in March, including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria, among others. The U.S. was not invited, with President Trump having frequently distanced the U.S. from key allies over the span of the conflict in Iran. 

On March 31, Trump also said on his Truth Social platform that "all those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom," should either buy from the U.S., or "build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT."

"You'll have to start learning how to fight for yourself," Trump added, stating that the U.S. "won't be there to help you anymore."