Starmer says UK wants to help with opening of Hormuz strait on Gulf visit
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Keir Starmer is visiting Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz following a US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The UK aims to help ensure the strait remains open for crucial energy transport, stabilizing global energy prices. Starmer emphasized the need for a permanent solution and collaboration with regional partners to address practical challenges like Iranian mines and tanker insurance. The visit follows reports of renewed blockades in the strait, highlighting the fragility of the ceasefire. Starmer's trip is seen as a way to build a reliable partnership with Gulf states, particularly in contrast to potential shifts in US foreign policy.
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AI-ExtractedThe impact on our energy prices...it’s our job to make sure that the strait is open.
The UK has a “job” to help reopen the strait of Hormuz.
The strait of Hormuz was intended to be reopened as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Oil tankers passing through the strait had been blocked again because of a ceasefire breach by Israel.
Starmer is likely to be viewed in Gulf states as a more predictable and reliable partner than a US led by Donald Trump.
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