Australia to Join UK-led Talks on Reopening Strait of Hormuz Australia will participate in a snap summit with global leaders to address the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway, vital for global oil and LNG traffic, was shut down by Iran in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes. The U.S. has requested assistance from NATO allies to secure commercial passage, but most have declined.

• Australia is joining a summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil and LNG traffic.
• Iran shut down traffic through the Strait after U.S. and Israeli strikes.
• The U.S. requested NATO assistance, which was largely refused.