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U.K. Will Not Help in Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The government said it will back freedom of navigation and a wider coalition to reopen the shipping lane, rejecting a US blockade plan.
- On Sunday, the Government confirmed Britain will not participate in Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining its commitment to freedom of navigation in the region.
- Trump announced plans to blockade the Strait, aiming to halt nearly 2 million barrels of Iranian oil daily while threatening to interdict any vessel in International Waters that has paid tolls to Iran.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer noted Britain already has mine-hunting systems in the Strait to assist, while Downing Street works with France and other partners to establish a coalition protecting freedom of navigation.
- Trump criticized Starmer for refusing to support offensive operations, comparing the Prime Minister to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and calling the defensive alliance "shameful."
- Meanwhile, 21-hour negotiations in Islamabad between Trump and Iran collapsed, casting uncertainty over a two-week truce as Sir Keir urged both sides to find a way through to avoid further escalation.
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The UK has said it will not take part in the possible blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which US President Donald Trump previously discussed.
What is Britain's goal with the Strait of Hormuz? The UK has stated that it will not participate in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by US President Donald Trump. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Sky News. Read also: This will be useful: Britain would like to see Ukraine guard the Middle East. "We continue to support freedom of navigation and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is essential for supporting the global …
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