The United States and Britain plan to convene a high-level meeting in London next week to discuss a potential international coalition to protect maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported on Friday, citing sources. According to the sources, "the US wants to build on discussions that the UK and France had with multiple countries in recent months about a potential international coalition for the Strait of Hormuz." The sources added that "the US wants its allies to send assets to the region like demining vessels, naval vessels and drones to help secure shipping lanes." The White House and the US Department of State did not immediately respond to a TASS request for comment on the report. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding that provided for an immediate ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon.