Tensions between Britain and the United States over the issue of Iranian ports are intensifying, with the British deputy foreign minister explicitly opposing the U.S. blockade operation.

[The rift between the UK and the US widens further; UK deputy foreign minister explicitly opposes US blockade of Iranian ports]

At 10:00 a.m. New York time on April 27, 2026, Stephen Doughty, UK Minister of State for Europe and North America, told reporters before the start of a UN Security Council meeting:

The UK does not support the United States' blockade of Iranian ports, but it does support cooperation with the US and other countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime traffic through the strait must be safe and unimpeded, which includes no tolls, no security risks, and compliance with international law regarding freedom of navigation. De-escalation and ceasefire are also crucial.

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