LONDON – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared Monday that the United Kingdom will resist being pulled into armed conflict with Iran, regardless of mounting international pressure, and will not support closing off the Strait of Hormuz.
During an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Starmer emphasized the critical importance of ensuring the waterway remains accessible for international shipping.
“It is, in my view, vital that we get the Strait open and fully open, and that’s where we’ve put all of our efforts in the last few and we’ll continue to do so,” Starmer said.
The Prime Minister’s comments come amid rising tensions in the strategically important shipping corridor, which serves as a major route for global oil and gas transportation.
