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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 13:06 IST
Trump has argued that countries dependent on oil flowing through Hormuz should shoulder responsibility for securing navigation through the vital waterway.
Left: US President Donald Trump; Right: British PM Kier Starmer (Credits: Reuters)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined a request from US President Donald Trump to deploy warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a decision that risks deepening strains between London and Washington.
Citing the Daily Telegraph, reports say Starmer’s refusal comes amid existing friction after Trump voiced frustration over Britain’s earlier decision not to allow US forces to use British bases for an initial strike on Iran.
Trump has argued that countries dependent on oil flowing through Hormuz, including the UK, China, South Korea, France and Japan, should shoulder responsibility for securing navigation through the vital waterway.
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March 16, 2026, 13:06 IST
News world Starmer Snubs Trump's Hormuz Coalition: UK Refuses To Deploy Warships To Secure Strait
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