UK Calls for De-escalation in Middle East as US Seeks Coalition to Secure Hormuz Strait
The UK government has stressed the urgent need to de-escalate escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Following a direct appeal by US President Donald Trump for allied countries to join a naval coalition, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called for an immediate reduction in conflict intensity to prevent wider instability and disruptions to energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime passage through which roughly 20% of the world's oil flows, making its security a top international priority. Iranian attempts to close this route have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 12:39
