London — The UK said on Monday it is was “spearheading” an international mission to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf, which will see the Royal Navy work with the US to ensure safe passage amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran.
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab has spoken to allies around the world to encourage them to join the mission to safeguard a key chokepoint for oil, the UK said Monday in a statement issued by its embassy in Washington. The move may give European allies, who had previously all but ruled out joining a US-led effort in the region, cover to participate...
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