April 13, 2026

Britain will not join U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Keir Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that the United Kingdom is "not supporting" the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Britain will not join U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Keir Starmer says

TL;DR

  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Britain is not supporting the U.S. naval blockade.
  • The blockade is occurring in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The announcement was made on Monday.