Starmer holds calls with Trump and Carney on Iran’s Hormuz blockage

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesMarch 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Starmer holds calls with Trump and Carney on Iran’s Hormuz blockage

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held separate calls with US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday to discuss the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. The leaders focused on the importance of reopening the Strait to alleviate disruptions to global shipping and rising worldwide costs. Starmer and Trump discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, and Starmer expressed condolences for American service personnel who died in the conflict. Starmer and Carney agreed to further discuss the conflict and other bilateral issues in their meeting the following day. The calls highlight international concern over the Strait of Hormuz closure and its impact on the global economy.

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