UK Distances Itself from U.S. Iran Blockade
"Our response is focused on getting the Strait of Hormuz opened because that's the way we get energy prices down as quickly as possible," Starmer told a radio station.
The Prime Minister was unequivocal, stating that the UK is "not supporting a blockade" of Iranian ports, and separately assured the public that Britain is "not getting dragged into the war" — placing responsibility for the strait's restricted traffic squarely on Tehran.
When pressed by reporters on whether he holds U.S. President Donald Trump personally accountable for the resulting surge in UK energy bills, Starmer sidestepped a direct response, asserting instead that the "single most important thing" he can do is bring countries together to push for de-escalation and the reopening of the strait.
The remarks come as Trump's blockade on Iranian ports — announced over the weekend — is set to take effect at 1400 GMT Monday. The move follows a rare round of direct U.S.-Iran negotiations held in the Pakistani capital Islamabad over the weekend, aimed at ending a war that erupted on Feb. 28. Those talks, however, concluded without a breakthrough agreement.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
