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USA: Military Aid

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 March 2026UIN 122173

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has obtained legal advice for UK military support to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Answered by Al Carns

A summary of the Government’s overall legal position was published on gov.uk on 1 March 2026. Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks - GOV.UK

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