UK warns Iran against taking world economy hostage

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has warned that the UK is actively pressuring Iran to prevent it from holding the global economy hostage through its control of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, made in an interview with CNN, underscores the UK's alignment with the US-led stance against Iran's strategic leverage over the vital maritime chokepoint. The warning comes as the economic fallout from the ongoing conflict continues to impact global markets and shipping. Lammy's comments reflect the broader Western diplomatic effort to counter Iran's use of the strait as a bargaining chip in the war.