Great Britain will not participate in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Sky News writes about this against the background of the statement by US President Donald Trump that the US Navy will block this most important shipping route, UNN reports.
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A government spokesman said: "We continue to support freedom of navigation and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is essential to support the global economy and reduce the cost of living at home. No fees should be charged for passage through the Strait of Hormuz."
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The British government also emphasized that it is working with France and other partners "to create a broad coalition to protect freedom of navigation."
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Earlier, Trump stated that Great Britain is sending minesweepers to help clear the strait.
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According to available data, Great Britain already has mine detection systems in the region.