Stephen Doughty, a UK minister, has said that ships must be allowed to pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz without any tolls or security risks. He explained that while the United Kingdom does not fully support the US blockade of Iranian ports, it still wants to work with the United States and other countries to reopen the important shipping route. Doughty accused Iran of putting pressure on the world by affecting the flow of trade through the strait. He stressed that international shipping laws must be followed, especially the rule that allows free movement of ships. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, including Keir Starmer, for not joining the US blockade. This shows growing differences between the US and its allies on how to handle the situation.