Britain will not participate in a proposed U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated, creating further disagreement with President Donald Trump regarding the situation in Iran. Starmer affirmed the U.K. will not be drawn into any potential conflict.
The British government continues to advocate for freedom of navigation and the reopening of the crucial shipping route. U.K. minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will maintain operations in the region, supporting these efforts to keep the waterway open.
Several other U.S. allies, including France, Spain, and Turkiye, have also voiced criticism of Trump’s plan. China has similarly condemned the proposed blockade, despite President Trump’s earlier suggestion that other nations would assist the U.S. in the effort.