Starmer says UK will not be drawn into wider Iran war and is working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

What did Starmer say the UK is trying to achieve in the Strait of Hormuz?

He said the UK is working with allies on a “viable collective plan” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore freedom of navigation as quickly as possible, aiming to ease the economic impact and stabilise energy markets. Aol Reuters Daily Mail

Is the UK committing to a NATO-led operation or sending warships?

Starmer said reopening the strait would not be a NATO mission, and he did not commit to sending a warship, saying discussions with partners were ongoing and any plan needed to be credible. Daily Mail News18 ITV Hub cnbctv18.com

Why is Starmer addressing this now?

He spoke at a press conference aimed at easing public concern about rising energy costs, linking the conflict and disruption risks around the Strait of Hormuz to cost-of-living pressures. Aol Guardian Mirror