Keir Starmer has said that the United Kingdom will not take part in any blockade led by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. He made it clear that the UK does not want to get involved in a conflict with Iran.
Starmer said the UK wants to keep important shipping routes open but also avoid increasing military tensions. He stressed that peace and stability in the region are very important.
This decision comes after Iran warned about possible action against ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. These warnings followed an announcement by United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which said it would start blocking ships going to or coming from Iranian ports.
According to the plan, the blockade would apply to all ships, no matter which country they belong to, if they are traveling to or from Iranian ports in the region.
Starmer said the UK is talking with its allies to make sure the Strait of Hormuz stays open. He also expressed concern that such restrictions could affect global energy supplies, as many oil shipments pass through this route.
Overall, the UK’s position shows that it wants to avoid conflict while supporting free and safe movement of ships in one of the world’s most important trade routes.