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UK's Starmer Says He Discussed Military Options for Strait of Hormuz With U.S. President Trump
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Posted on April 10, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 10, 2026
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Britain’s PM Keir Starmer told Reuters on April 10 that in a recent call with U.S. President Trump he discussed forming a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on military logistics and vessel movement.
UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
Key Discussions Between UK and US Leaders on Security and Diplomacy
Overview of the Meeting
LONDON, April 10 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump a day earlier.
Coalition Efforts and Strategic Planning
"We've been pulling together a coalition of countries ... working on a political, diplomatic plan, but also looking at military capabilities and ... the logistics of actually moving vessels through the Strait," Starmer said during his visit to the Gulf.
Focus on Navigation and Security in the Strait
"That was the focus of the discussion last night - reflection on what I've been discussing here, but also that focus on a practical plan in relation to navigation through the Strait."
He did not provide further details.
Discussion on NATO and Transatlantic Relations
Asked if he raised U.S. threats of withdrawing from NATO with Trump, Starmer did not answer directly but said the alliance was in both the U.S. and Europe's interests.
NATO's Role in Regional Security
"NATO is a defensive alliance which, for decades, has kept us much safer than we would otherwise have been," he said.
(Reporting by William James; Editing by Muvija M)
Key Takeaways
- •Starmer emphasized that the U.K. is assembling a coalition of countries for diplomatic and military planning to secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz (theguardian.com)
- •Starmer maintained the U.K. will not be drawn into wider war, focusing instead on a practical, security-based approach to safeguarding global energy routes (lemonde.fr)
- •Trump has publicly criticized the U.K. for perceived hesitance in supporting U.S. efforts in the region, calling for more enthusiastic participation (theguardian.com)
References
- Starmer says UK wants to help with opening of Hormuz strait on Gulf visit | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian
- 'This is not our war': Europe refuses to be dragged into Trump's war with Iran
- Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with UK as he criticises Starmer for being overly reliant on advisers – as it happened | Politics | The Guardian
Frequently Asked Questions about UK's Starmer says he discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz with U.S. President Trump
1What did Starmer and Trump discuss regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
They discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
2Why is the Strait of Hormuz significant in this discussion?
The Strait is a critical maritime route, and security for vessel passage is vital for global trade.
3What coalition efforts were mentioned by Starmer?
Starmer referenced a coalition of countries working on political, diplomatic, and military plans for the region.
4Did the talks focus solely on military options?
No; they included political, diplomatic, and logistical considerations for secure navigation.
