U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed several regional and international issues with his British counterpart Ed Miliband during a call, focusing on European security and developments related to Iran.
The U.S. State Department stated in a release that both parties emphasized the importance of European countries playing a larger role in enhancing the continent's security and taking on more defensive responsibilities.
The ministers reiterated the United States and United Kingdom's commitment to ensuring freedom and security of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, supporting their shared stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
This coordination comes as President Donald Trump's administration continues to advocate for expanding the role of European allies in security matters, aiming for more substantial defense responsibility-sharing between the United States and its partners.