Starmer emphasizes Gulf allies' role in securing Hormuz amid regional tensions

UK opposition leader Keir Starmer held discussions in Qatar, focusing on Gulf stability and securing the Strait of Hormuz. Starmer revealed that his conversations with Donald Trump prioritized developing a 'practical plan' for reopening the strategic waterway, rather than addressing the former president’s alleged impact on UK energy costs. He noted Gulf leaders' insistence on avoiding tolls or restrictions in any settlement involving the strait. Starmer emphasized the Gulf states' strong value p