Hormuz Crosshairs.
Starmer says UK 'will not be drawn into wider war'
Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street, the UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, said he has been clear in his objectives about the war, which has entered its third week. Starmer said:
First, we will protect our people in the region.
Second, while taking the necessary action to defend ourselves and our allies, we will not be drawn into the wider war.
And third, we will keep working towards a swift resolution that brings security and stability back to the region and stops the Iranian threat to its neighbours.
Starmer told journalists he is working with allies on a plan to reopen the strait of Hormuz, having resisted Donald Trump’s demands to send Royal Navy warships to help secure the vital shipping route. He said the UK was working with countries, including European allies, on a “viable plan” to reopen the strait. You can read more in our UK politics live blog.
Oil supply dictates a lot of things in the World and it is especially important when discussing Middle East Affairs. The United States has had a keen interest in insuring the flow of oil does not stop and continues unabated. Prices at the gas pump in America is of prime importance to any politician and when those increase the public looks for who to blame in the next election.
