US EditionUK Looking at Options to Help Secure Key Oil Route Strait of Hormuz, Miliband Says
The UK collaborates with allies on military and drone technology to secure a vital oil route supplying 20% of global demand amid Iranian threats.
- The Ministry of Defence is considering various options to secure shipping through the Hormuz Strait, which Energy Secretary Miliband called a "priority for the world" on Sunday.
- Iran's new Supreme Leader vowed to keep blocking the Hormuz Strait to pressure the United States, while American forces have targeted Kharg Island, the export terminal for 90% of Iran's oil shipments.
- Former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe told Times Radio that shipping companies may remain reluctant to send tankers even with military escorts, as naval experts warn de-mining the Strait is difficult.
- The Ministry is also evaluating mine-hunting drones from the Royal Navy's Mine and Threat Exploitation Group, while hundreds of UK-made interceptor drones could counter Iran's aerial Shahed drones according to reports.
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