{"id":73662,"date":"2026-04-13T17:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73662"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:49:07","slug":"britain-rejects-support-for-us-led-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73662","title":{"rendered":"Britain rejects support for US-led blockade of Strait of Hormuz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Britain has distanced itself from reported plans linked to a United States naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating that London would not be drawn into a conflict that does not serve its national interest.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to British media on Monday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that despite \u201cconsiderable pressure,\u201d Britain would not be \u201cdragged into a war.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The remarks follow reports that U.S. President Donald Trump had announced plans for the U.S. Navy to block ships entering or leaving the strategic waterway after stalled negotiations with Iran.<\/p>\n<p>British media had earlier reported that London would not participate in any blockade operation, citing a government spokesperson who reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe continue to support freedom of navigation and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is urgently needed to support the global economy and the cost of living back home,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p>The government also said Britain is working with France and other partners to build a broader coalition aimed at safeguarding maritime security in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The statements come amid growing international concern over escalating tensions in the Gulf and potential disruption to global energy and shipping routes.<\/p>\n<p>The reports follow comments attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that allied countries, including Britain, were preparing support measures such as minesweepers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Britain has distanced itself from reported plans linked to a United States naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating that London would not be drawn into a conflict that does not serve its national interest. 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