British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the Middle East conflict is “not our war” and announced that the United Kingdom will host a 35-nation meeting this week to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Prime Minister identified the reopening of the strait as the most effective method to support the cost of living in Britain. Starmer further stated that Britain’s long-term national interest requires a “closer partnership” with European allies and the European Union. Addressing comments by Donald Trump regarding a potential United States withdrawal from NATO, Starmer told reporters that he would continue to act in the British national interest regardless of external pressures. “Whatever the noise, I will work in the British national interest in the decisions I take,” he said.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 02, 2026 00:25 UTC