‘Still a lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says British premier in Saudi Arabia

Aysu Biçer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said there is “still a lot of work to do” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as he visited Saudi Arabia amid ongoing efforts to stabilize global energy supplies.

“There’s work to do. It’s early days,” he told broadcasters during the visit, adding that there was “a real sense” of relief following the US-Iran ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, but stressed the importance of ensuring any progress leads to lasting stability.

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