UK discussing options with allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says minister

The UK is in discussions with international allies about how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after recent disruption to shipping in the strategically important waterway, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said, Anadolu reports. Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg program, Miliband said it is “very important that we get the Strait of Hormuz reopened,” describing the route as vital for global trade and energy supplies. He said the government is working with partners, including the US, to consider possible ways to secure the passage. “Any options to help the strait reopen are being looked at,” Miliband said, adding that he would not provide operational details about what the UK might do. The Strait of Hormuz, which lies […]