UK looking at all options to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Miliband - BBC
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UK considering military options to secure critical oil shipping route.
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Actions affecting the Strait of Hormuz could impact global oil supplies and gas prices.
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UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Britain is considering all options to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil supplies. The statement comes as tensions in the region threaten maritime security through one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.
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