Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump to propose a 'practical plan' for resuming shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. Currently, only a handful of vessels are transiting the strait, a sharp decline from the usual 120-140 transits per day. Trump's recent comments criticized Iran's management of oil shipments, labeling it 'dishonourable,' and he suggested he might audit NATO allies for insufficient support regarding the agreement's implementation. Starmer expressed his frustration with rising energy costs, attributing them to the actions of both Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. He emphasized the need for European allies to contribute more robustly to NATO. Meanwhile, Pakistan is preparing to host significant peace talks between Iran and the U.S. this weekend, aimed at securing a lasting peace deal following a series of violent conflicts in the region, including a recent Israeli strike in Lebanon that resulted in over 300 fatalities. The discussions are seen as a diplomatic milestone for Pakistan, which is focused on facilitating a smooth negotiation process.