Boris Johnson will inherit a maritime crisis with Iran that prompted Britain to seek the formation of European force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. AFP
Boris Johnson will inherit a maritime crisis with Iran that prompted Britain to seek the formation of European force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. AFP

World

Britain’s proposal for European naval force in Gulf a tough sell

Distrust sowed by Brexit and the EU's aversion to challenging Tehran hamper London’s effort

Khaled Yacoub Oweis
Khaled Yacoub Oweis
Jordan

July 25, 2019