UK Explores Options to Secure Strait of Hormuz

0:00The latest international headlines, politics, and world affairs, right here on Global News Today, the United Kingdom is exploring every possible option, including teaming up with the United States and other allies to protect vital oil shipping, routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stressed that keeping this key waterway open for safe passage is a top priority amid rising tensions. This comes after President Donald Trump warned he would force the Strait open one way or another and called on nations like the UK to deploy warships. The Strait, a narrow choke point for global oil trade, has been effectively blocked by Iran as the U.S. and Israel's conflict with the country hits its third week. Ships trying to pass through have faced attacks, and there are fears Iran has laid minds to disrupt traffic. The blockage is hammering global supply chains and driving up energy prices worldwide. Miliband told the BBC there are various steps the UK could take, such as sending minesweeping drones, but he held back on specifics. He emphasized working with partners to get shipping moving again. Meanwhile,

1:05liberal Democrat leader Ed Davy urged against sending UK ships, calling instead for de-escalation and slamming Trump's approach as, reckless, conservative shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho said Britain should consider vessels or drones if it serves national interests, like safeguarding, assets abroad.