"Starmer stated, 'We are not supporting the blockade,' emphasizing that the United Kingdom is not getting dragged into the US-Israel war on Iran. He highlighted the necessity of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global oil supplies."
"Starmer remarked, 'In peacetime, about 20 percent of the world's oil supplies pass through the strategic waterway that links the Gulf to the Indian Ocean.' He stressed the importance of ensuring the strait is fully open."
"The US military announced it would block all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, stating that the blockade would be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations, including those in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman."
The UK, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has refused to support the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has faced criticism from various allies. Starmer emphasized the importance of reopening the strait, through which 20 percent of the world's oil supplies pass. He stated that the UK is not getting involved in the US-Israel conflict regarding Iran. The US military plans to enforce a blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, but details on enforcement remain unclear.
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