Britain refuses to join Trump's blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom has confirmed that it will not join the naval blockade that US President Donald Trump intends to impose on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to official statements, London will not use warships or troops to enforce this blockade, distancing itself from the American strategy in this escalation of tensions with Iran.

Instead, the British government emphasizes that its priority remains maintaining freedom of navigation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies.

British officials have made it clear that joining a blockade could further increase international tensions, so they are working with allies like France to ensure safe passage for ships, without resorting to military action against Iran.