US EditionUK Looking at Options to Help Secure Key Oil Route Strait of Hormuz, Miliband Says
The UK and allies consider military and drone options to secure the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for 20% of global oil, amid Iranian attacks disrupting supply.
- The Ministry of Defence is considering various options to secure shipping through the Hormuz Strait, which Energy Secretary Miliband called a "priority for the world" on Sunday.
- Iran's new Supreme Leader vowed to keep blocking the Hormuz Strait to pressure the United States, while American forces have targeted Kharg Island, the export terminal for 90% of Iran's oil shipments.
- Former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe told Times Radio that shipping companies may remain reluctant to send tankers even with military escorts, as naval experts warn de-mining the Strait is difficult.
- The Ministry is also evaluating mine-hunting drones from the Royal Navy's Mine and Threat Exploitation Group, while hundreds of UK-made interceptor drones could counter Iran's aerial Shahed drones according to reports.
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