(New York Times) Benjamin Mueller - Britain on Monday joined an American-led mission to protect ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats. Britain had initially planned for a European-led mission in the area, but its efforts to create a European maritime security coalition had not been successful. No other European countries have committed ships to protect merchant shipping in the region. Britain's decision to join the American-led security effort came after Prime Minister Boris Johnson took office. Johnson has made strengthening ties with the U.S. a priority.
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