Iran shouldn’t be allowed to ‘hijack’ Strait of Hormuz, Cooper warns
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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warns that Iran should not be allowed to 'hijack' the Strait of Hormuz by introducing tolls on the key shipping route. Cooper expressed concern over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and Israel's continuing strikes on Lebanon, which have resulted in hundreds of casualties and injuries.
The UK is working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. Iran has blockaded the strait in retaliation to US attacks, sending energy prices soaring. The UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned that Iran should not be allowed to introduce tolls on the route. Cooper expressed concern over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and Israel's strikes on Lebanon. The UK is in contact with Gulf partners to resolve the issue. A ceasefire agreement is under strain due to confusion over its terms.
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