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2026-03-16 20:20:17
[British Prime Minister: Restoring Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz "Not an Easy Task"] British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on the 16th that restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz "is not an easy task," and that the UK is working with its allies to develop feasible solutions to restore freedom of navigation in the strait. Starmer also responded to comments made by US President Trump, saying that restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is not a NATO mission, and that the UK "will not be drawn into a wider (Middle East) war." Speaking at 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister's residence in London, Starmer said that the current tense situation in the Middle East, coupled with the Strait of Hormuz's crucial role as a vital global energy transport route, makes its navigational safety crucial to the stability of the international energy market and global trade. He said that restoring normal navigation in the strait "is not a simple task" and requires coordination and cooperation from all parties. (Xinhua)
