Starmer Says Reopening Strait of Hormuz is a 'Global Responsibility'
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 18:34 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a 'global responsibility' amid the Trump-led blockade. He was due to arrive in Paris to co-host a gathering of world leaders with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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