Starmer warns Iran conflict could hit UK economy

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated his government is doing everything it can to get the Strait of Hormuz reopened, calling the waterway's status vital for minimizing the economic impact of the ongoing crisis. His comments come amid a global diplomatic and economic standoff over Iran's control of the strategic chokepoint. Starmer has previously emphasized that the UK will not be dragged into a conflict with Iran, framing the reopening as an economic imperative rather than a military one.