Starmer condemns Iran strikes amid plot to reopen Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingThe Independent2026-05-05
Starmer condemned Iran's drone and missile strikes against the UAE, urging meaningful engagement in talks to maintain the current Middle East ceasefire. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is pushing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, seeking to restore the region's strategic supply route. This has led to a surge in oil prices, causing a global economic shock.