UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

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Guardian: UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz.

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UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

Guardian •published Mar 18, 2026, 6:52 PM UTC •fetched Mar 18, 2026, 7:05 PM UTC