UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a joint plan with France and other partners to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The British Prime Minister has publicly confirmed the UK's participation, describing the mission as defensive and stating it will occur after a ceasefire.
Starmer revealed that more than a dozen countries are ready to contribute assets to the defensive mission, providing new details about the scale of international support.
The announcement is now a formal joint statement from the leaders of Germany, Britain, France, and Italy, specifically confirming they are sending a naval mission.
Italy has now formally joined the UK and France in committing ships to the defensive mission.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer provided a direct statement describing the mission as 'strictly peaceful and defensive' to reassure shipping and support mine clearance.
Starmer explicitly mentioned the plan as a joint effort with France and other partners, confirming the collaboration.
