UK’s Starmer pushes talk over action on Hormuz — as Trump fumes allies won’t step up

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear Wednesday that the West’s response to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will be heavy on diplomacy — and light on hard power — a stance already frustrating President Trump as the US looks for partners to help secure the global shipping lane.

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