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UK, Australia refuse to join US Iran blockade
Monday, 13 April 2026 at 03:55 UTC · 2 sources
The United Kingdom and Australia have both refused to join the US maritime blockade on Iran, declining to participate in the American operation to intercept vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports. Australia announced it will not participate after the UK announced the same earlier today.
Key Details
United Kingdom refused to join US Iran blockade
Australia previously refused to join US Hormuz blockade
Cycle: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 01:54 UTC