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

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

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

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

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