UK Working With Allies on Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Says Keir Starmer
The United Kingdom is working closely with its international partners to develop a viable plan to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.
Starmer stated that recent military operations by the United States had “massively weakened” the military capabilities of what he described as the “abhorrent regime” in Iran.
However, he stressed that the current conflict would ultimately need to be followed by diplomatic efforts. According to Starmer, a negotiated agreement will be necessary to limit Iran’s ability to rebuild its nuclear programme and to safeguard international shipping routes.
He also emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy and trade corridors, in order to stabilize global markets.
“The Strait of Hormuz must be reopened to ensure stability in the markets,” Starmer said, adding that the task will not be easy.
“That is not a simple task,” he noted, explaining that the UK is coordinating with “all of our allies” to develop a practical plan aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the region.
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