The United Kingdom has declined to support the U.S.-led blockade of Iranian ports, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating the country will not be drawn into the Iran conflict. Speaking to BBC Radio, Starmer said Britain’s focus remains on reopening the Strait of Hormuz through diplomatic and defensive measures.
The report said France and the U.K. are planning a joint conference to build a “peaceful multinational” mission aimed at restoring navigation in the strait. French President Emmanuel Macron described the effort as strictly defensive and separate from ongoing hostilities.
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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has indicated that other nations may assist in enforcing the blockade following failed U.S.-Iran talks. However, several European countries, including Germany, have signaled reluctance to participate, citing concerns over escalation.
Starmer said rising energy costs are already impacting British citizens, stressing that efforts should prioritize stability and open trade routes rather than intensifying military action in the region.
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