British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly opposed a new United States naval blockade targeting all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports. Speaking from London, UK, Starmer emphasized that keeping the Strait of Hormuz fully open is vital and confirmed that British mine-clearing vessels are actively deployed to ensure continuous freedom of navigation. The blockade, ordered by US President Donald Trump, begins on April 13 and applies to all ships interacting with Iranian coastal areas in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. However, the US Central Command clarified that military forces will not impede commercial vessels traveling through the region to non-Iranian destinations.