The Prime Minister went further in an opinion piece for the Guardian Thursday, during which he said the Iran war must serve as a warning for Britain to “build resilience” at home and with allies in Europe.
“Throughout this conflict, I have been guided by the principle that Britain’s national interest is best served by de-escalation, diplomacy, and the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” he urged.
Starmer arrived in Qatar Friday to round-off his three-day visit to the Gulf states, where he participated in talks on how to best reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues its hold over the critical maritime chokepoint despite the temporary cease-fire.
Talking to reporters, Starmer emphasized the importance of regional involvement in the unblocking of the waterway and relayed his conversation with Trump from the night before.
“I had a discussion with President Trump last night and set out to him the views of the region here, these Gulf states are the neighbours of Iran, and therefore, if the ceasefire is to hold, and we hope it will, it has to involve them,” he said.
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