Britain is working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz — Starmer

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-16T17:37:55+00:00

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Britain is working with allies to develop a plan aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to restore freedom of navigation, emphasizing the difficulty of this mission. The government has deployed troops to intercept Iranian attacks and is committed to supporting British citizens in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Starmer mentioned that he would avoid becoming entangled in a larger war with Iran and would promote negotiations with Iran. He also emphasized protecting consumer interests, preventing businesses from profiting from this situation, and stated that ending the war is key to lowering the cost of living.

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2026-03-16 17:37:55

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Investing.com - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that the UK is working with allies to develop a collective plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore freedom of navigation in the Middle East, but warned that the task is not easy.

Sunak told reporters that reopening the strait is crucial to ensuring stability in the oil markets. The UK is coordinating with European partners and other allies to develop feasible plans to restore navigation in the region as soon as possible and mitigate economic impacts.

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The Prime Minister said the UK has deployed thousands of troops, three fighter jet squadrons, and counter-drone teams to Cyprus to assist in intercepting Iranian attacks. Over 92,000 UK citizens have returned to the UK via commercial flights and government charters, and support for UK nationals in Lebanon continues.

Sunak said Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has been visiting the region recently. Earlier Monday, he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and will soon meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Prime Minister stated that the UK will not be drawn into a broader war with Iran and will continue to work towards a swift resolution. He added that when fighting stops, some form of negotiation with Iran will be necessary.

Sunak emphasized that this war should not become Putin’s windfall and highlighted the importance of continuing support for Ukraine.

On domestic issues, Sunak said the government is issuing legal instructions to energy companies to ensure savings are passed on to consumers. The government will provide £53 million to help households using heating oil. Sunak stated he will not allow businesses to profit massively from ordinary people’s hardships and added that ending the war is the fastest way to lower living costs.

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