00:00British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will not be drawn into the conflict in Iran,
00:06despite growing pressure from Washington. Speaking to the BBC, he also ruled out support
00:12for any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Britain's priority is to reopen the waterway.
00:22Starmer has repeatedly stressed that Britain will not take part in direct military action.
00:28His comments come after the United States announced a blockade following failed talks with Iran to end
00:34the conflict. US President Donald Trump said other countries, including NATO allies, could join
00:40efforts to secure the Strait, including deploying minesweepers. Around one-fifth of global oil and
00:46LNG supplies pass through the Strait, which has been effectively cut off since the start of the
00:52conflict. The UK has instead been working with France and other partners to build a broader
00:58coalition to protect freedom of navigation.
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