Britain is not prepared to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump’s call for allies to join a naval effort, The Telegraph reported.UK ministers said they are still considering other options, including...
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... mine-hunting drones, but have not committed naval vessels to the operation.According to The Telegraph, #France, #Germany and South #Korea have also signalled reluctance to take part, as concerns grow internationally about the risks of further escalation in the conflict.The report said oil prices have already jumped to about $106 a barrel, reflecting fears of disruption to shipping through the waterway, which carries roughly a fifth of global oil supplies.
