The Energy Secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region

US president urges nations to deploy vessels to keep key oil shipping route open amid conflict with Iran

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

It comes after Donald Trump urged the UK and other nations to send naval vessels to help secure the Strait of Hormuz

Il governo britannico è in contatto con gli alleati, compresi gli Stati Uniti, per valutare come garantire la sicurezza dello Stretto di Hormuz che resta una "priorità". (ANSA)

Il governo britannico è in contatto con gli alleati, compresi gli Stati Uniti, per valutare come garantire la sicurezza dello Stretto di Hormuz che resta una "priorità". (ANSA)

Energy secretary says ‘any options’ to get crucial shipping lanes reopened are being looked at by the government

The Energy Secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region

Response to Donald Trump’s callout for military support in the waterway has so far been vague and reluctant

Government reluctant to dispatch ships amid concerns complying with Trump’s demands could escalate Iran crisis