U.K. can lead Strait’s opening, Starmer says, as transatlantic ties fray
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“U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K. was willing to play a lead role in getting the Strait of Hormuz open again”
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“A meeting of Foreign Ministers later this week to address this”
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“Mr. Starmer said he would not join the U.S.’s and Israel’s war on Iran”
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“A group of around 35 nations... to ensure safe passage of ships and personnel via the Strait of Hormuz”
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“The Strait of Hormuz... about a fifth of the world’s oil supply travels”
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“U.S. President Donald Trump... told them to 'go get your own oil' from the Strait”
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“U.S. President Donald Trump... strikes in two to three weeks”
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“The U.K. was 'fully committed' to the West’s military alliance, NATO”
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“The U.K. needed a stronger relationship with the rest of Europe on security and defence, the economy and energy emissions”
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“A stronger U.K.-Europe relationship would strengthen relations U.K.-U.S. relations”
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“Published - April 01, 2026 06:21 pm IST”
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