United Kingdom hints it will not participate in the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom hinted this Sunday that it will not participate in the United States blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump announced that they would have British and other countries' help in demining operations. EFE A spokesman for the British Government stated this afternoon in a statement reported by the BBC and other local media that the United Kingdom maintains that the Strait of Hormuz "should not be subject to any toll" and supports the reopening of the aforementioned maritime passage for the sake of the global economy, although it did not make express mention of the US blockade announcement.
TL;DR
- The UK stated that the Strait of Hormuz should not be subject to any toll and supports its reopening for the global economy.
- A UK government spokesman confirmed efforts with France and other partners to ensure freedom of navigation.
- This comes after US President Donald Trump announced that the UK and other countries would send minesweepers to assist in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position on the conflict, comparing him to Neville Chamberlain.
- UK Health Minister Wes Streeting criticized Trump's "inflammatory and provocative" rhetoric.
- UK Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey urged Starmer not to escalate the conflict and suggested collaboration with other countries to facilitate negotiations.