Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 122173

USA: Military Aid

Tabled: 19 March 2026

Answered: 30 March 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

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.

Answer

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