US EditionStarmer and Trump discuss ‘importance’ of reopening Strait of Hormuz
Starmer and Trump spoke on ending Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, vital for 20% of global oil, amid rising energy prices and calls for naval support.
- On Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that while Britain will defend itself and allies, it will not be drawn into the wider war with Iran, describing his Sunday call with President Trump as discussion between allies.
- President Trump recently criticized the UK's refusal to allow US forces to use British bases in initial attacks and demanded early naval support, telling the Financial Times: "We need these ships before we win, not after we win."
- Sir Keir is working with European and Gulf partners on a viable collective plan to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying the effort will not be NATO-led.
- Amid rising fuel prices, the British leader announced a £53 million support package for vulnerable heating oil households, pledging he will not allow companies to profit from "the hardship of working people."
- Starmer expressed concern that prolonging the conflict increases danger and worsens cost of living at home, stating: "I want to see an end to this war as quickly as possible.
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Trump whines it's 'unfair' that Iran closed Strait of Hormuz after he 'wins war'
President Donald Trump announced that he had "essentially" won the war against Iran and complained that it was "unfair" for the country to close its Strait of Hormuz after the so-called victory.During a press conference on Monday, Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked Trump why he could not immed...
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, spoke on the phone with US State Secretary Marco Rubio, after US President Donald Trump called on the allies to create a coalition for the reopening of the Ormuz Strâmtor, blocked after the conflict with Iran, reports Reuters.
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Oil eases on hopes for Strait of Hormuz passage
Oil prices eased on Monday as investors balanced hopes for the crucial Strait of Hormuz reopening with concerns over further attacks on energy infrastructure.
UK, allies working on 'viable' plan for Hormuz but no NATO mission: PM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday Britain was working with allies to come up with a "viable" plan to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz, but ruled out a NATO mission.During a press conference in Downing Street, Starmer told reporters he had discussed the situation in the vital oil transport route, effectively closed by Iran during the Middle East war, with US President Donald Trump.
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