Britain and its allies are likely to be involved in dealing with the aftermath of Donald Trump’s war in Iran for months, ministers and government insiders believe.
The UK and its allies are likely to have to police the Strait of Hormuz for weeks or months after the US-Israeli war with Iran is over, The i Paper understands.
And Rachel Reeves warned on Wednesday that the economic impact on the UK from the blockading of the Strait will outlast the duration of the conflict itself, including higher energy costs, inflation and damage to growth.
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The Chancellor also described the war as a “mistake”. “I’m not convinced that this conflict has made the world a safer place,” she said during a speech in Washington.
