UK Welcomes US-Iran Agreement and Reinforces Support for the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

UK Welcomes US-Iran Agreement and Reinforces Support for the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has issued an official statement welcoming the historic agreement reached today between the United States and Iran. The British government described the move as a "hugely important step forward" toward ending hostilities, restoring regional stability, and normalizing global trade.

In his statement, Starmer directly congratulated US President Donald Trump, as well as the governments of Pakistan, Qatar, and other international mediators who contributed to the diplomatic breakthrough.

"We have long urged de-escalation and this is the progress we had hoped to see," the Prime Minister stated.

Focus on Implementation and Maritime Security

The UK emphasized that the immediate priority must turn to the full implementation of the memorandum of understanding, ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz is permanently reopened and remains toll-free. The disruption of the shipping route had been causing severe global economic impacts, directly affecting the cost of living for families in the UK and around the world over recent months.

To ensure stability during the transition, the British government stood ready to support the upcoming technical talks and reiterated joint planning with France for a defensive, independent multilateral mission, focused particularly on agreed-upon mine clearance operations in the region.

Nuclear Commitment

The statement also emphasized that enduring peace will depend on strict compliance with the established goals. The UK reinforced that the commitments regarding Iran's nuclear programme must be robust, verifiable, and fully implemented, reaffirming London’s firm and longstanding position that Iran must never, under any circumstances, develop a nuclear weapon.