British Armed Forces will not take part in Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Daily Express understands. The US President said “other countries” will join the operation. But this will not include Royal Navy Warships or British aircraft, it is understood.
A Government spokesperson said: “We continue to support freedom of navigation and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is urgently needed to support the global economy and the cost of living back home.
“The Strait of Hormuz must not be subject to tolling.”
"We are urgently working with France and other partners to put together a wide coalition to protect freedom of navigation.”
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