Iran Sends UK Bleak Warning Over Helping Trump Keep Hormuz Open

US President Donald Trump, left, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer look at each other as they shake hands during a press conference at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday Sept. 18, 2025

An Iranian spokesperson has warned the UK against helping Donald Trump in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

The US president has called on Britain and other allies to send warships to deter Iran’s efforts to effectively close the major oil shipping lane.

UK energy secretary Ed Miliband...