UK's Starmer Pledges to Reopen Vital Strait as Ceasefire Falters

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain has a "job" to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This key shipping route was reportedly closed again just hours after a supposed ceasefire in regional tensions. Starmer made the statement while visiting an airbase in Saudi Arabia. He met British and local military personnel there. The trip is expected to include visits to other Gulf allies. Observers say regional leaders may see Starmer as a more reliable partner than the unpredictable former U.S. President Donald Trump. The prime minister's mission mirrors his diplomatic efforts to coordinate a ceasefire plan for Ukraine. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial channel for global oil shipments. Its closure threatens international trade and energy supplies.