UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the United Kingdom will “do everything possible to support and sustain this ceasefire.”
“I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief for the region and the world,” he said, according to BBC.
“Together with our partners, we must do everything we can to support and maintain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
A statement from Downing Street added:
The Prime Minister will travel to the Persian Gulf to meet leaders of countries on the front lines and express his full support for the newly reached ceasefire.
In meetings with regional leaders, he will reiterate the United Kingdom’s unwavering support and the need for a long-term diplomatic solution to ensure the ceasefire leads to a sustainable agreement.
He will also hold talks to ensure that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains permanent, with the United Kingdom continuing to lead international efforts.
