UK Refuses to Join Trump’s Blockade of Iran’s Ports

Author: Keyla LimonesPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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UK Refuses to Join Trump’s Blockade of Iran’s Ports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK will not join a US-led military blockade of Iranian ports. This decision follows failed negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Starmer emphasized that the UK will focus on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, crucial for global energy supplies, while avoiding direct military involvement in the conflict.

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