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UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged the UK will play its "full part" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran peace deal. G7 leaders have backed a maritime coalition led by the UK and France to clear mines and protect oil shipments. Britain will host a meeting of roughly 35 nations this week to coordinate shipping efforts.

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The UK is now leading a G7-backed maritime coalition with France and hosting a multi-nation meeting.

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  1. UK to Lead Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged the UK will play its "full part" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran peace deal. G7 leaders have backed a maritime coalition led by the UK and France to clear mines and protect oil shipments. Britain will host a meeting of roughly 35 nations this week to coordinate shipping efforts.

    What's confirmed:

    • Sir Keir Starmer pledged the UK will play its "full part" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
    • G7 leaders backed a maritime coalition led by the UK and France to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
    • A peace deal between the US and Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Britain will hold a meeting of about 35 countries this week to discuss reopening the Strait.
    confidence 90%

  2. UK to help reopen Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace deal

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged that the UK will play its full part in restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a peace agreement reached between the US and Iran to end the conflict. Starmer described the deal as an important breakthrough during the G7 summit in France.

    What's confirmed:

    • Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the UK will play its full part in getting shipping moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
    • The US and Iran reached a peace agreement to end the conflict.
    • Starmer and Donald Trump discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict at a G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
    • The UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Starmer congratulated President Trump on the deal, calling it an important breakthrough.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The peace agreement includes a 14-point document with a $300bn reconstruction plan for Iran.
    • An official signing ceremony for the deal is expected on Friday in Switzerland.
    • One analyst described the deal as a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration.
    confidence 95%