Britain and its partners are developing a 'feasible' strategy for the Hormuz region, but it won't involve a NATO-led operation, according to Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that the country is collaborating with its allies to devise a feasible plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while dismissing the possibility of a NATO-led mission.

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This revelation came during a press conference at Downing Street, where Starmer disclosed that he had engaged in discussions with US President Donald Trump regarding the situation in the crucial oil transport route, which has been effectively closed off by Iran amid the Middle East war.

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Starmer emphasized that the UK is working in tandem with all its allies, including European partners, to formulate a collective plan that can swiftly restore navigational freedom in the region and mitigate the economic repercussions, with the aim of rendering the plan credible.

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The UK leader explicitly stated that the plan would not involve a NATO mission, asserting that it was never intended to be one, and instead would comprise an alliance of partners from Europe, the Gulf, and the US.

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US President Donald Trump had previously remarked that NATO's future appears bleak if its allies fail to contribute to the reopening of the vital oil transport route, emphasizing that it is only fair for the beneficiaries of the Strait to ensure its stability.

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Starmer also reaffirmed that while Britain is committed to defending itself and its allies, it will not be drawn into the broader conflict, highlighting the nation's cautious approach to the situation.