# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXE0VhllCK-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63735271-cgtneurope-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-13T14:31:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed that the United Kingdom will avoid involvement in the conflict with Iran and will not participate in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of external pressures. ⁣
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Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Starmer emphasized that the UK does not support the blockade and stressed the importance of reopening the Strait.⁣
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His statement follows an announcement from the US military regarding a blockade of all maritime traffic at Iranian ports and coastal regions, effective Monday, after weekend negotiations to terminate the war were unsuccessful.⁣
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#blockade #US #trump #hormuz #straitofhormuz #iran #middleeast #gulf

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## Tags

gulf, middleeast, trump, iran, hormuz, straitofhormuz, blockade, us

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