{"id":31762,"date":"2026-03-23T06:07:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/31762\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T06:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:07:11","slug":"trump-starmer-agree-strait-of-hormuz-must-reopen-as-middle-east-conflict-escalates-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/31762\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump, Starmer agree Strait of Hormuz must reopen as Middle East conflict escalates"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Donald Trump<\/a> spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East, with a focus on the urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore global shipping.<\/p>\n

The leaders discussed the current situation in the Middle East, and in particular, the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to resume global shipping, Downing Street said in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Keir<\/p>\n

Keir Stamer, UK prime minister, during a news conference providing an update on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, UK, on Thursday, March 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

“They agreed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was essential to ensure stability in the global energy market. They agreed to speak again soon.”<\/p>\n

The call came amid a rapidly intensifying conflict in the region, with Iran blocking the strategically vital strait since the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iranian targets on Feb. 28.<\/p>\n

The military action triggered swift retaliation from Tehran and has since escalated into a broader regional war<\/a> as Iran has sent missiles into numerous neighboring countries not directly involved in the initial conflict.<\/p>\n

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\"President<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Miche\u00e1l Martin in the Oval Office of the White House, on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Washington.<\/p>\n

On March 21, Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran<\/a> demanding the reopening of the key maritime route, through which approximately 20% of the world\u2019s oil supply passes.<\/p>\n

In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that failure to comply would result in further U.S. action, including potential strikes on Iran\u2019s energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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\"Bulk<\/p>\n

Bulk Carrier, Belray, in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 22, 2026 in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n

Sunday’s conversation between Trump and Starmer perhaps reflected a thaw in the tense relationship between the two leaders.<\/p>\n

Trump had publicly criticized the U.K. government, stating that Britain “should have acted a lot faster” in allowing the U.S. to use British military bases<\/a> for strikes targeting Iranian missile sites.<\/p>\n

Starmer had also maintained that the use of U.K. bases<\/a> could only be justified under the principle of “collective self-defense” in the region.<\/p>\n

He had initially declined to support the U.S.-Israeli military<\/a> operation, drawing repeated criticism from the White House.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Trump appeared to apply public pressure, sharing a “Saturday Night Live” clip Sunday mocking the British prime minister\u2019s handling of the crisis.<\/p>\n

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