"Sir Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency Cobra meeting after a call with Donald Trump over the Middle East crisis, emphasizing the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz."
"The UK is among the countries that have resisted President Trump's demand for other nations to send ships to open the strait, due to an unwillingness to be drawn into the wider war."
"Fresh concerns have emerged that much of Europe could be within range of Iranian weapons, facing the threat of higher inflation and further disruption to fuel supplies."
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held a call regarding the Middle East crisis, emphasizing the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to stabilize the global energy market, which has seen oil prices surge due to escalating tensions with Iran. Starmer's response to the crisis has faced criticism from Trump, particularly regarding the UK's reluctance to send ships to the strait. A Cobra meeting will be convened to address concerns over Iranian weapons and potential impacts on Europe.
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