European leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz

to send military ships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would protect its people and defend allies but would not be drawn into a wider war. European foreign ministers meeting in Brussels echoed the stance, prioritising de-escalation over military involvement. Britain's HMS Dragon remains days from Cyprus, whilst RAF jets have been active over the Middle East. Leaders are wary of inflation as the conflict's effects spread beyond the region. Al Jazeera's Richard Gaisford reports from London. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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