The United Kingdom has renewed its call for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that global trade routes must remain free and unrestricted.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the waterway should be reopened without any conditions such as tolls or restrictions. In a statement, she emphasised, “The Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls… Freedom of navigation means navigation must be free,” reported IANS.