- the two leaders agreed to continue discussions on the Middle East crisis in a scheduled meeting on Monday
- Last week, Starmer approved a U.S. request to use two British military bases for limited defensive operations
- Officials said the event highlights the wider regional risks affecting infrastructure and trade
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing the urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has nearly closed amid ongoing U.S.–Israeli military actions in the region.
A spokesperson for Downing Street said the leaders discussed the broader Middle East situation and the economic impact of disruptions to international shipping, which are driving up global energy and transport costs, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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Starmer also held a separate conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to review the effects of the Strait’s closure on global maritime traffic.
The Downing Street spokesperson confirmed that the two leaders agreed to continue discussions on the Middle East crisis in a scheduled meeting on Monday.
Last week, Starmer approved a U.S. request to use two British military bases for limited defensive operations, while reaffirming Britain’s stance against direct involvement in military strikes against Iran.
The calls come as tensions in the region remain high, with recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets prompting retaliatory drone and missile attacks.
In Dubai, for example, a drone strike near Dubai International Airport damaged a fuel tank, though authorities reported no injuries and confirmed that civil defense teams were handling the incident safely.
Officials said the event highlights the wider regional risks affecting infrastructure and trade, underscoring the strategic importance of keeping critical shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz open for global commerce.
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