UNITED KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE

London approaches the Hormuz blockade with the professionalism of a former naval power understanding what a blockade means—and what it costs. The BBC publishes a pedagogical explainer—"What is a naval blockade and how would it work at Hormuz?"—in 1,300 words detailing operational mechanics, historical precedents, and legal implications. The Independent reports Trump's announcement against the context of the talks failure. British coverage distinguishes itself through pragmatism: no moral judgment of Trump, no sympathy for Iran, but cold analysis of capacities. The Royal Navy already patrols the Gulf through the Combined Maritime Forces based in Bahrain. An American blockade would automatically involve the UK—and London lacks the naval means to say no even if it wanted to. The specter of the 2003 Iraq War looms: the UK followed Washington then and still pays the political price.