U.K. And The U.S. Will Work Together To Assure The Security Of Merchant Vessels In The Strait of Hormuz

The UK will work with the U.S. to to protect international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Pictured is HMS Duncan (file photo) which was sent to the Gulf to add military clout

Daily Mail: Britain and the U.S. will join forces to protect international shipping from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of sabre rattling from Tehran

* Defence Minister Ben Wallace said Royal Navy would work with United States
* He said UK is 'determined to ensure shipping is protected from unlawful threats'
* Iran has said it is responsible for the 'security and safety' of the Strait of Hormuz
* Yesterday Iran seized second oil tanker in Gulf and accused it of smuggling fuel

The UK will work alongside the U.S. to assure the security of merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The announcement comes after Iran's foreign minister said they will no longer tolerate 'maritime offences' and added that Iran is 'responsible for the security and safety' of the region.

Last month, Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized British tanker Stena Impero near the Strait of Hormuz for alleged marine violations.

Britain had previously seized an Iranian oil tanker near Gibraltar, accusing it of violating sanctions on Syria.

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