LONDON, March 16,  (V7N) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that Britain is working closely with allies to devise a “viable collective plan” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil transport corridor effectively shut by Iran amid the ongoing Middle East war.  

“We’re working with all of our allies, including our European partners, to bring together a viable collective plan that can restore freedom of navigation in the region as quickly as possible and ease the economic impacts,” Starmer told reporters. He added that he had discussed the situation with US President Donald Trump.  

The UK leader stressed that while Britain is “taking the necessary action to defend ourselves and our allies, we will not be drawn into the wider war.”  

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, with around 20% of global oil shipments passing through it. Its closure has already triggered concerns over energy security and global economic stability.  

Starmer’s remarks highlight Britain’s attempt to balance solidarity with allies against the risk of deeper military entanglement. The UK is coordinating with European partners and the US to ensure freedom of navigation while signaling caution about escalation.  

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