Starmer hopes to establish key diplomatic role for Britain as he heads to the Gulf

Starmer hopes to establish key diplomatic role for Britain as he heads to the Gulf Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:50 British prime minister to 'discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire' on three-day trip Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a meeting to discuss the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the impact on the Strait of Hormuz, inside 10 Downing Street in London on 30 March 2026 (AFP) Off British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the Gulf in a bid to work on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. Starmer is expected to "discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire" on a three-day trip to the Middle East, Downing Street announced. The prime minister said on Wednesday morning: "I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world.