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US-Iran war: UK PM Starmer rules out support for US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Britain will not support a US blockade of Iranian ports. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the UK's stance to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for global trade. The UK is working with France and other partners to protect shipping routes. Military assets are focused on ensuring the Strait remains accessible. This move aims to ease global cost-of-living pressures.

13 Apr 2026 8:28 pm