Security threat level in Strait of Hormuz is "severe": UK maritime agency warns

London [UK], July 10 (ANI): Following the recent military escalation between the US and Iran in West Asia, which has jeopardised the transition through the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Friday maintained the maritime security threat level for the strategic waterway at 'severe', urging ship owners, operators and mariners to remain vigilant.