00:00The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has renewed criticism of the UK's approach to the Strait of Hormuz,
00:08a key oil shipping route.
00:09He said the UK had been considered a top ally but was disappointing in its response to tensions with Iran.
00:16Prime Minister Sakhir Starmer said that the United Kingdom was contributing mine hunters and working with allies on a collective
00:25plan, but had not committed to wider action.
00:27Oil prices have surged amid the ongoing risk from sea mines and potential attacks.
00:33Trump urged support from other countries.
00:35The UK stressed it would act defensively while also balancing safety, diplomacy and international coordination in the region.
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