The UK will not be involved in any blockade of the strait of Hormuz, the Guardian understands, after claims by Donald Trump on Sunday that the US would be blockading the waterway with the assistance of Nato allies. The UK has previously suggested it could play a role in making the strait of Hormuz safe to pass, and it has mine-hunting systems and anti-drone capabilities already in the region. The UK’s willingness to consider a role in mine-removal operations is seen as distinct from Trump’s blockade proposal. They added: “The strait of Hormuz must not be subject to tolling. Trump’s comments around a blockade of the strait of Hormuz came hours after Wes Streeting criticised his rhetoric on Iran as “incendiary, provocative and outrageous”.

Source: The Guardian April 12, 2026 14:46 UTC