The United Kingdom will host a multi-national meeting later this week to discuss ways to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday. ---Advertisement---“This is not our war,” says Keir StarmerWhile saying so, the British PM reiterated that Britain will not be drawn into the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “This is not our war and joining it is not in our national interest,” he said. He reaffirmed that the United Kingdom is actively engaging in diplomacy to reduce tensions and reopen vital transit routes. ---Advertisement---The UK’s commitment to NATOReacting to speculations about the United Kingdom’s commitment to NATO, Starmer said the alliance remains important.

Source: News 24 April 01, 2026 12:01 UTC